We are
changing lives
First in Family (FIF) provides local first-generation students with essential advising and financial support to succeed in college and careers.
We are
changing lives
First in Family (FIF) provides local first-generation students with essential advising and financial support to succeed in college and careers.
We Serve
10-12
Each Year
FIF helps them navigate the entire college application and financial aid process.
38
in 2024/2025
FIF supports our students with a wide range of resources and assistance they need to persist and graduate.
13
FIF’s career coaching program starts early and prepares our graduates for meaningful professional opportunities.
We Serve
10-12
Seniors Selected
Each Year
FIF helps them navigate the entire college application and financial aid process.
38
College Students
in 2024/2025
FIF supports our students with a wide range of resources and assistance they need to persist and graduate.
13
Graduates to Date
FIF’s career coaching program starts early and prepares our graduates for meaningful professional opportunities.
We Serve
10-12
Each Year
FIF helps them navigate the entire college application and financial aid process.
38
in 2024/2025
FIF supports our students with a wide range of resources and assistance they need to persist and graduate.
13
FIF’s career coaching program starts early and prepares our graduates for meaningful professional opportunities.
We Serve
10-12
Seniors Selected
Each Year
FIF helps them navigate the entire college application and financial aid process.
38
College Students
in 2024/2025
FIF supports our students with a wide range of resources and assistance they need to persist and graduate.
13
Graduates to Date
FIF’s career coaching program starts early and prepares our graduates for meaningful professional opportunities.
We leverage the power of social connection, academic guidance, and financial assistance to change the lives of Jackson’s first-generation students, their families, and the entire community.
We leverage the power of social connection, academic guidance, and financial assistance to change the lives of Jackson’s first-generation students, their families, and the entire community.
FROM ACCESS TO ACHIEVEMENT
For the past 10 years, we have supported our first-generation scholars as they apply for college admissions, matriculate and persist in their studies, and graduate within six years with scholarships, advising, and wraparound support. We help our scholars build the skills and confidence needed for meaningful employment and independence.
BEYOND TRADITIONAL DEGREES
First in Family will expand our model in 2026 to serve students interested in career and technical education pathways, including certificate and associate degree programs.
FROM ACCESS TO ACHIEVEMENT
For the past 10 years, we have supported our first-generation scholars as they apply for college admissions, matriculate and persist in their studies, and graduate within six years with scholarships, advising, and wraparound support. We help our scholars build the skills and confidence needed for meaningful employment and independence.
BEYOND TRADITIONAL DEGREES
First in Family will expand our model in 2026 to serve students interested in career and technical education pathways, including certificate and associate degree programs.
FROM ACCESS TO ACHIEVEMENT
For the past 10 years, we have supported our first-generation scholars as they apply for college admissions, matriculate and persist in their studies, and graduate within six years with scholarships, advising, and wraparound support. We help our scholars build the skills and confidence needed for meaningful employment and independence.
BEYOND TRADITIONAL DEGREES
First in Family will expand our model in 2026 to serve students interested in career and technical education pathways, including certificate and associate degree programs.
Graduation Rates Comparison
WITHIN 6 YEARS
FIRST GENERATION (NATIONALLY) 24%
CONTINUING GENERATION (NATIONALLY) 59%
FIF STUDENTS 81%
Hear from our students
“Going to college has given me the confidence to chase goals I once thought were out of reach, and the chance to honor my family’s sacrifices by creating a better future—for myself and for those who look up to me. It’s opened doors, broadened my perspective, and shown me what I’m truly capable of achieving.”
- Scholar
Hear from our students
“Going to college has given me the confidence to chase goals I once thought were out of reach, and the chance to honor my family’s sacrifices by creating a better future—for myself and for those who look up to me. It’s opened doors, broadened my perspective, and shown me what I’m truly capable of achieving.”
- Scholar
