@ImFirstGen

We celebrate and support those who are among the #firstgen in their family to attend and graduate from college. Learn More: https://xitter.cf/t.co/v7pHIaJa87

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#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.
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We are so proud to celebrate 2019 NY Fellow alum, Shan, on graduating from New York University with a degree in Real Estate. Congrats on this incredible accomplishment! #firstgen #ambition #graduation
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Congrats to the 57 students who graduated from the college readiness and access programs this year at UChicago’s Office of Civic Engagement! More than 70% will be #firstgen college students and more than 35% were admitted to highly selective universities: tinyurl.com/ye22sd3a.
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It’s #NationalHigherEducationDay! The perfect day to keep celebrating everyone who’s used the #CollegeSigningDay hashtag 😏
A group of 12 students is standing in a high school classroom smiling at the camera. They are all holding yellow certificates that show which college they will be attending after graduation.

ALT A group of 12 students is standing in a high school classroom smiling at the camera. They are all holding yellow certificates that show which college they will be attending after graduation.

A student and an adult sit at a table with a red tablecloth. The student is holding a certificate showing that they are going to the University of North Dakota. In the background there is a red and black patterned backdrop that has the high school logo and a cardinal mascot featured on it.

ALT A student and an adult sit at a table with a red tablecloth. The student is holding a certificate showing that they are going to the University of North Dakota. In the background there is a red and black patterned backdrop that has the high school logo and a cardinal mascot featured on it.

Two students smiling, standing side by side with their arms around each other in a high school gymnasium. They are standing behind a navy blue table adorned with Missouri Baptist University (MBU) Spartans paraphernalia and a sign that says "Shine on."

ALT Two students smiling, standing side by side with their arms around each other in a high school gymnasium. They are standing behind a navy blue table adorned with Missouri Baptist University (MBU) Spartans paraphernalia and a sign that says "Shine on."

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We're pleased to announce the selection of 76 IHEs to a new class of the #FirstScholarsNetwork! The Network's first phase focuses on building a foundational understanding of #firstgen student success thru workshops, networking, & #prodev. Read more at bit.ly/43hjo01
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🎓 Congratulations to our CCC student Angela T. - a Westchester HS alumni for graduating from the University of Houston - Bauer College of Business with a Finance degree. Woohoo!! We are very proud of you!!🎉🎉 @UHouston #collegecommunitycareer #firstgen
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Just in case you missed it: there were lots of smiles, hugs, and even some happy tears at this year's Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2023. 🎓 ✨ Check out this video for some of our lovely highlights. #FirstGen #FirstGeneration #TerrierF1RSTS @BU_Tweets

First-Gen Pinning Ceremony Highlights

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When you take out a loan for school, it's important to understand that you're responsible for repaying the amount you borrow with interest.​ Learn more about the different types of loans and the interest associated with them: studentaid.gov/understand-ai…
Four Types of Student Loans. Direct Subsidized Loans. Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Direct PLUS Loans. Direct Consolidation Loan.

ALT Four Types of Student Loans. Direct Subsidized Loans. Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Direct PLUS Loans. Direct Consolidation Loan.

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Ms. Yanes@MsYanes_20 May 2023
I graduated with a Bachelors and License in Elementary Education as a #FirstGen college student with Summa Cum Laude Honors. Thank you to my family, friends, and teachers that helped make this possible. GMU what an amazing experience this has been! #MasonGrad #Classof2023 💚💛
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Tyresha Jhonetta Matthews: Bachelor's of Science in Biology To #XULA ✨ Thank you, for building me into the woman that I am today. I give all thanks to XU for gifting me with lifelong friendships, and endless opportunities for growth. #FIRSTGEN #XULA23 #XULAMADE #XULAGRAD
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“Coming from a low-income background & an underrepresented group, I hope to inspire my younger family members that they can achieve anything they put their minds to, especially in higher education.” THIS is Progress & Service. news.gatech.edu/news/2023/05… @ImFirstGen @GTF1RST

First Generation College Graduate

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EMERGE@emergevillage2 May 2023
Congratulations to our students, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things they will achieve in their college careers. #CollegeSigningDay #EMERGESeniors #HigherEducation #SuccessAhead #FirstGen #CollegeAccess #HigherEd #CollegeSuccess #CollegeBound #EducationEquity
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Happy #CollegeSigningDay! 🎓🎉   Whether you’re going to community college, a university, enlisting in the military, or earning a certificate, I want you to know that I’m so proud of you.
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🚨Participants needed🚨 An undergraduate RA in the @UNT_STRESS_Lab is conducting an exciting study on stress among first-generation students for her honors thesis. If you’re a first-generation student, you may be eligible to participate. Here’s the link: unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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Financial aid offers are arriving soon! Get the scoop on the best aid to accept 🍨 studentaid.gov/complete-aid-…
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Log in to StudentAid.gov right meow to see if your Student Aid Report is available! If you were selected for verification, make sure to send your school any requested documentation right away to avoid possible delays to your student aid.
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That eligible-for-scholarships feeling ☺️  Find out what kinds of scholarships are available and how you can find them at studentaid.gov/understand-ai…
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Calling the #Classof2023 📱 Have questions about the terms on your financial aid offers or how to compare colleges? Reply below and we'll try to answer your questions when we go live at 7 p.m. ET. Set a reminder to tune in ➡️ xitter.cf/i/spaces/1YqxoAkDjazGv…
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#Classof2023, need some help making your final college decision? That's what we're here for!​ Join our live conversation next Tuesday to get advice from the experts.​ Set a reminder or add it to your calendar: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1YqxoAkDjazGv…
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🗣️ We want to hear from you! Let us know how you’re planning on celebrating #CollegeSigningDay by registering your event with us on our new website 💻 Visit CollegeSigningDay.org to get started! #SCChat #EduTwitter
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