This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. 1040/1040A/1040EZ Also known as a tax return, these are federal forms from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that taxpayers fill out every year and file with the IRS as a...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. How to Apply for Financial Aid with the FAFSA To apply for financial aid, you should start by filling out the FAFSA. First, and most importantly, the FAFSA is free to fill...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Who, What and How of Scholarships As you apply to college, you also should be thinking about searching for scholarships. Many of the largest national scholarships will...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. If You’re Undocumented If you are an undocumented student you can attend college. There is no federal or state law that prohibits your admission to any U.S. college...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. English (or Language Arts) A typical English curriculum will focus on important works of British and American literature and poetry, and also will build your vocabulary,...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Find a Mentor A huge part of creating this support network is the act of finding a mentor. Mentors are adults who can guide you with wisdom and understanding. You could have...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Which Tests Should I Take? This is typically a personal choice for each student (although there are a few states that make the choice easier, by requiring students to take...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Your GPA Matters When reviewing applications, one of the first things colleges look for is a student's grade-point average (GPA).  In some schools, this is calculated on a...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Six Steps Toward Effective Time Management Know What You Have To Do For some people, this includes making a daily list of activities, tasks and assignment due dates. You can...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Big changes like switching majors or transferring schools can feel very scary. The last thing you want is to learn that you'll need another semester (or two) of course work...