Winter Break and FAFSA Forms: A First-Gen’s Guide

by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2025

When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. It’s a time when you apply for aid towards your college education, but it’s also a time that can bring much stress or discomfort if you are unfamiliar with...

by Jorge Álvarez, Carnegie Mellon University , '23

In growing up First-Gen, I have had to grow up fast, needing to assume adult responsibilities at an earlier age than other teens. All of us First-Gens know this struggle. I have completed documents and read legalese regarding my parents’ mortgage and banking...