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Supporting First Generation Students

If you and/or your siblings are the first members of your nuclear family to attend a four-year college or university, then you are a FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT.

Read some FirstGen program students' comments

firstgen students on field trip to Daytona International SpeedwayThe Student Academic Support Center provides First Generation students

  • Tutoring services
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Educational field trips (NASA, Sun n Fun Air Show, Daytona Speedway, etc...)
  • An academic faculty/staff mentor
  • Guidance on campus resources
  • Transitional skills development
  • Social events and group dinners
  • Two computer labs
  • Study areas
    We also offer presentations and workshops on:
  • Financial aid guidance and budgeting
  • Making the most of your college experience
  • Career counseling
  • Study skills and motivation
  • Stress management
  • Diversity

     The First Generation Program has not only helped me succeed as a student, but also as a professional. The program opens all college students up to the world and not just to books which is what most students think college is all about. It has given me valuable information that I will carry throughout my college career and life. With free tutoring, scholarship opportunities, and awesome information seminars, First Gen is the all-in-one college experience that everyone should be opened up to . -- Anthony Alvarado

   Being in the First Generation Club has inspired me to tackle things in college I normally wouldn't take the time to acheive, from learning the intricacies of financing and doing my taxes to utilizing all of our campus' available resources as an opportunity to prepare myself for post-college life. Not to mention the people that I have met who all come from a similar background; in that we're first generation students, and heading towards a similar goal in leading successful lives . -- Roland Nunez  

  The First Generation Club has meant a lot to me, especially this year being my first year as a college student. The First Gen Club helped me with the transition from high school to college, and from being watched over all the time to being responsible and on my own. The club even sponsored different presentations and conferences that were very helpful . -- Joel Johnson

To learn more about the program contact either:

Cindy Oakley @ (386-226-7004) oaklece3@erau.edu or

Sanji Walker @ (386-226-6169) walkers@erau.edu

You can also find us on Facebook under First Generation Students.