1. Supporting Your First-Generation College Student Brought to you by: Office of Student Transitions & TRiO Student Support Services

2. Any student whose supporting parents do not hold a 4-year, bachelor’s degree.

4. High school vs. College –Increased academic rigor –Responsibility & accountability Time availability –Less time in class –More time preparing & studying outside of class

5. Majors: “STEM” –Science, technology, engineering, & mathematics –Examples: biology, nursing, geosciences, radiologic technology, etc. Courses: –BIOL 2010/2011 (Anatomy &Physiology) –MATH 1530 (Statistics)

6. Managing finances –Selecting cost-effective options (e.g. residence hall & meal plan choices) –Additional college expenses –Determining needs vs. wants Financial aid –Submit FAFSA early! JANURARY 1!!! –Household income information –Apply for scholarships –Minimize student loan debt –Financial aid limits

7. Minimize additional responsibilities Create study environment Support campus engagement

8. Stay in contact –Be understanding if contact lessens Provide pieces of home Visit campus

9. Assist with accountability Provide encouragement Ask questions

10. TRiO Student Support Services Academic Support Center Adult & Non-Traditional Student Center Counseling Services Disability Services Hispanic Culture Center Military Student Center Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

11. Conditional Admission –APSU 1000 (MW 2:30-3:25) –HIST 2020 (MWF 10:10-11:05) –THEA 1030 (TR 8:00-9:25) Full Admission –APSU 1000 (W 11:15-12:10) –THEA 1030 (MWF 8:00-8:55) –ENGL 1010 (MWF 9:05-10:00)

12. TR I O S TUDENT S UPPORT S ERVICES triosss@apsu.edu 931-221-6142 Ellington 337 S TUDENT T RANSITIONS transitions@apsu.edu 931-221-7607 University Center 210