First-Generation Post-Secondary Student Experience

Pre-College Program Experience

Experiences while participating in Pre-college Programs.

The advantages or disadvantages of participating in a pre-college program.

Experiences before transitioning into College.

The interactions with pre-college program administrators.

Shared experiences about friends or family member with pre-college programs.

Family Expectations

The student's own expectation of a post-secondary education.

The student's expectation about a postsecondary education.

The family's expectation for the student to be familiar with the "enrollment process".

First - Generation Motivation

Student's motivation to enroll in college.

Student's motivation to complete college.

Family expectations and how they influence first-generation student motivation.

Community Support

Pre-College programming support.

Financial Aid support.

Additional Academic Advisors.

First-Generation student community support.

Additional student support.