Welcome to the
First Generation
Scholars Network!
If you will be the first in your family to earn a college degree, join our network to get support
and resources from ISAC, your peers at your college, and colleges
across the state! If you are heading to your first year of college this fall, we’ve got
events and programs that can give you tools, resources, mentoring, and a great
network of connections to make your transition and first year of college a whole
lot easier—and successful.
Connect with a First Generation Scholars Network Mentor
Our team of recent college graduates is your resource for all your
questions and concerns about transitioning to college. We’ve been where you
are, had a lot of the same questions, fears, and experiences you might be having.
We are here to listen, answer questions, offer suggestions, connect you with the
places on your campus that can assist you, and connect you with a network of
peers like you.
First Generation Scholars Network Mentors
Find the First Generation Network or Mentoring Program on Your Campus
Many colleges have their own mentoring or first generation student programming.
Search by the name of the college/university to connect with one of their first generation student programs.
First Up: Brought to You by ISAC
First Up offers informative conversation, advice, and stories about the challenges — and triumphs — that many first generation college students and their families experience. Join our hosts and guests as we discuss all the things we wish we knew before, during, and after college.
Parents and other family members
play a key role in the success of their students in college
through their support and encouragement. Check out the list of
resources ISAC has compiled specifically to support students, and parents.