FirstGen Forward

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We invite you to join us in reexamining the history that many of us have been taught, in learning about the lands on which we live, work, and gather, and in recentering and repairing relations with Indigenous Peoples. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day at bit.ly/3iJk60J; learn more about NASPA’s ongoing work with our Indigenous members to build a more inclusive association at bit.ly/3thJxP6.

We urge you to #AdvocateFirstGen by working with your state's governor to recognize November 8 as First-Generation College Celebration Day through a formal proclamation. It's easier than you think, and is a great way to raise awareness around #FirstGen with key stakeholders. Learn how at https://lnkd.in/etxQRvYS.

Some initial data points on federal student loan repayments from our new fact sheet: Six years after starting college, 69% of #FirstGen students made at least one late payment versus 50% of their continuing-generation student peers. You can find this data and more at bit.ly/FGF_FactSheets.

It's #FirstGenScholarship Saturday! Thanks to Taylor & Francis Group, we are able to offer FREE access to articles from the Journal of First-generation Student Success each month, available for up to four weeks! The October article talks classroom practices that promote transparency and self-reflection for learners, particularly in STEM courses; these articles can be accessed at bit.ly/FgSSaturday.

Materials due TOMORROW by 11:59 a.m. ET! FirstGen Forward is seeking an experienced Grants Director with a track record of results to join its Growth Team. The ideal candidate will be a mission-aligned, excellent writer with experience in all phases of the grant process: prospecting for new opportunities, writing applications, and managing the grant lifecycle timeline from pre-award through post-award. This is a fully remote position; candidates may be located anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. Review the full position description at bit.ly/FGF_Hiring.

Our goal is to work with you to close the 35% completion gap between #FirstGen and continuing-gen students. You can find this data and more in our new fact sheet at bit.ly/FGF_FactSheets.

#NASPA25 housing is now open at https://lnkd.in/gFuD9CB! Start planning & booking now to ensure you can snag the room you want at one of our great partner hotels. We can't wait to see you there!

We're proud to share with you #FirstGen data from our new fact sheet, "First-generation College Students' Achievement and Federal Student Loan Repayment," that describes the completion gap between first- and continuing-generation students (overall and by race/ethnicity) and initial data on federal student loan repayments. You can find the fact sheet, along with lots more great data, at bit.ly/FGF_FactSheets.

Applications for individuals interested in serving on the Journal of First-generation Student Success editorial board are due TOMORROW. Those selected will serve a three-year term beginning in March 2025 and ending in March 2028. More information about eligibility and how to apply can be found at bit.ly/JournalFirstGen.

FirstGen Forward is seeking an experienced Grants Director with a track record of results to join its Growth Team. The ideal candidate will be a mission-aligned, excellent writer with experience in all phases of the grant process: prospecting for new opportunities, writing applications, and managing the grant lifecycle timeline from pre-award through post-award. This is a fully remote position; candidates may be located anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. Materials received by Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:59 a.m. ET, will receive priority consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled. Review the full position description at bit.ly/FGF_Hiring.