Rethinking Support for First-Gen Sophomores

Rethinking Support for First-Gen Sophomores

The University of Michigan’s First Fellows program will provide sophomores who are the first in their families to attend college with mentoring, a dedicated course and $4,000 for summer experiential learning. First-generation students can face a range of challenges in college, from financial barriers and feelings of isolation to navigating complex university systems without the guidance of family members who have done so before. Colleges often a…