First Generation College Students.

First-generation college students (FGCS) are a distinct group on college campuses, making up approximately one-third of college students. They are predominately non-white. FGCS may face academic, social, and cultural difficulties Many must learn to cope with traversing two different cultures because their education marks them as different from families and friends. Those who work may also face problems associated with being nontraditional students. FGCS may be academically and socially unprepared in comparison with students whose parents understand the college experience, and FGCS often lack familial support. FGCS also have lower retention and completion rates than other students.