First-Generation Program
The term first-generation college student means
- A student is considered first-generation if neither of the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) earned a bachelor’s degree.
- A student who lives with and received support from only one parent or guardian who did not earn a bachelor’s degree.
- A student who was/is a homeless youth, in the foster care system, or a ward of the state.
First Generation Welcome
The Knights First-generation program is your one-stop-shop for developing a meaningful UCF experience. The program will help you transition to university life, provide you with an academic home, demystify the college experience, assist you with navigating through the university landscape, and help you prepare to succeed at UCF and beyond.
We provide support services related to your student success, such as:
- Guidance
- Support
- Counseling
- Resources
- Scholarships
- Referrals
- Workshops
- Mentorship
Academic Support Services
- Ask a Librarian
- Student Academic Resource Center (Tutoring)
- UCF Writing Center
How to get involved as a First-generation Student
RSO’s
Federal Trio Programs
- PRIME STEM – Student Support Services https://trio.sdes.ucf.edu/prime-stem/
- Project Best – Student Support Services https://www.ucf.edu/services/s/project-best/
- McNair Scholars Program https://mcnair.ucf.edu/
First Generation Financial Resources
First Generation Scholarship (Coming soon)
First Generation Matching Grant Program https://finaid.ucf.edu/types-of-aid/first-gen/
Campus Resources / Links
- Academic Advancement Programs
- Academic Services
- Career Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Experiential Learning
- First-Year Experience
- LEGACY leadership and mentoring program
- Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS)
- Office of Student Involvement
- Recreation & Wellness
- Registrar’s Office
- Student Academic Resource Center (SARC)
- Student Accessibility Services
- UCF STEM
- UCF Cares
- Transfer and Transition Services
Want to Get Involved? Contact Us!
Donation and Support
Give today by visiting https://www.ucffoundation.org/givetofirstgen
First Generation News
https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/ripple-effect/
https://www.wmfe.org/2m-grants-target-first-generation-stem-majors-at-ucf/51487
https://diverseeducation.com/article/148074/
Social Media
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