First-Generation Student Resources
First-generation students are the first in their immediate families to pursue the completion of a four-year college degree.
View the list below for some resources the Honors College and Michigan State University provide first-generation students to grow and thrive in a college environment.
The First-Generation Honors Association (FGHA) is a student organization dedicated to assisting students in their transition to the Honors College and Academic Scholars Program, fostering continued success in college.
The Honors Navigators Peer Mentorship Program connects first- and second-year students with a peer mentor in the Honors College.
There are a number of Honors College staff and faculty who have indicated they especially want to assist first-generation college students.
Michigan State University TRIO Student Support Services provides academic assistance, career counseling, personal advising, and academic support for first-generation college students, students who come from low-income backgrounds, and disabled students.
These students may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances.