Supporting Parents of First-Generation Students
This white paper is the first installment in a four-part research series, Blueprint for Enrolling a Diverse Student Body, about how to identify, engage, and recruit students from underrepresented populations.
Parents are key influencers on college enrollment for all students, but the parents of first-generation students are less likely to expect their children to enroll in college than parents with postsecondary experience. Even when parents want to be involved, logistical barriers and gaps in social capital prevent the families of first-generation students from supporting students throughout the admission process.
Download the entire publication or explore the four best practices below to increase first-generation student enrollment by engaging their parents.
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