{"id":440,"date":"2026-05-05T03:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T03:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=440"},"modified":"2026-05-06T19:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:05:14","slug":"first-gen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/first-gen\/","title":{"rendered":"First Gen Success @ UM-Flint\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-442 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/UM-Flint_FirstGen.jpg\" 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Center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">First Gen Success @ UM-Flint\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_FirstGen_inf.png\" alt=\"University of Michigan-Flint First Generation logo with a yellow block M and blue text.\" class=\"wp-image-441\" style=\"width:920px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_FirstGen_inf.png 1000w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_FirstGen_inf-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_FirstGen_inf-768x105.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-4 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Whether you are just beginning your college journey or preparing for graduation, this page is here to help you find community, resources and encouragement along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, first-generation students bring strength, resilience and determination to our campus every day. This page is designed to honor those experiences and make sure first-gen students know they belong here.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"who-is-first-gen\" style=\"color:#00274c\">Who is first-gen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section may help you determine whether you are a first-gen student. Click each question to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f244570f wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>How do I know if I am first-gen?<\/summary>\n<p>You are a first-generation student if your parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f244570f wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>What if my parents started college or university and did not finish their degree?<\/summary>\n<p>If your parents took a few college classes or even completed community college, you are still considered first-gen.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f244570f wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>What if other members of my family (siblings, cousins, grandparents) went to college before me?<\/summary>\n<p>Other family members who attended college can be a great resource as you start your college journey. Being a first-gen student means that your parent or parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree, so the level of education for other family members does not apply.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c3c91311ed76f3feaea06277508c9841\">Our stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty, staff and students at UM-Flint who identify as first-generation college students and graduates proudly share their stories. We invite you to share yours as well. What has your experience been like as a first-generation student at UM-Flint?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"submit-your-story\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-weight:700\">Share your story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are collecting stories from first-generation students and graduates who are part of UM-Flint community. Whether you are a current student, alum, faculty or staff member, we would be honored to highlight your journey and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/goqtnQ34Lqjvq1VDA\">Share Your First-Gen Story<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">First-gen events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay connected with opportunities designed to support and celebrate first-generation students at UM-Flint. Event information will be posted here soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-events-carousel um-flint--events-carousel slick-slider-container\" data-group=\"default\" data-promoted=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c\">Resources for first-gen students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First-generation students are an important part of UM-Flint community, and many campus resources are available to support your success. Connect with the offices and services below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Success Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational Opportunity Initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling and Psychological Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutoring and academic support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability and Accessibility Support Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/UM-Flint_FirstGen_26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/UM-Flint_FirstGen_26.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/53\/files\/2026\/05\/UM-Flint_FirstGen_26-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First Gen Success at UM-Flint was created to uplift and support first-generation students through visibility, connection and access to resources. 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