First-Gen Focus

by Krista D'Amelio

On January 30, we partnered with Zinch.com to offer a special webinar, “First Generation Focus,” for college admissions officers. A special thanks to College Partner Franklin & Marshall College and I’m First Advisory Board member Daniel Lugo for...

Being the First

by I'm First Administrator

On January 29, we partnered with Zinch.com to offer a webinar , “Being the First,” for aspiring first-generation college students and their supporters. Here are the need-to-knows: I’m First is the newest initiative of Center for Student Opportunity...

Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Summer Experiences

by Matt Rubinoff

Click here to view the February Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Summer Experiences at: Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Belmont Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, University Success Program...

We won the College Knowledge Challenge!

by Matt Rubinoff

We are thrilled to share that I’m First is one of 21 winners of the College Knowledge Challenge! The College Knowledge Challenge is a competitive grant initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to award $2.5 million for the development of...

Opportunity Knocks: Scholarships and Financial Aid

by Matt Rubinoff

Click here to view the January Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Scholarship and Financial Aid opportunities at: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, Diversity Scholarships Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, The William E. Trueheart Scholarship Chapman...

Welcome to I'm First

by Matt Rubinoff

Dear Friends, I’m excited to welcome you to I’m First. From our student bloggers to countless conversations with colleagues and partners who themselves are first-generation colleges graduates, one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in the six years...