First Generation Concerns

[ltw900rr]

Hello,

I just went through this with my son. He was not able to get any scholarships based on being a first gen student. They do have a first gen organization at his college to help first gen students with struggles they may experience through college.

My wife and I both just graduated from TAMUC, so officially he is not a first gen student anymore. We do not expect it to change anything for him at his college.

The majority of scholarships my son has looked at since he has been at the University are based on FAFSA and parents income. Unfortunately, my wife and I make too much money as teachers for him to receive any financial aid.

My son received several small scholarships when he graduated high school, and was able to receive a few small ones while at community college. He has only received one during his first year at the University.

My overall goal remains the same, I want him to graduate with his Bachelor's degree with zero debt. So far at the end of year 3, he is debt free.