Special Resource Material Developed by the Center


Title: Addressing Barriers Confronting First-Generation College Students from Hispanic Families (Information Resource)

Description: First-generation college student = the first in an immediate family to attend an institution of higher education. According to a 2011 College Board study, one third of 5-17 year olds in the U.S. are first-generation students – 61% of those being Hispanic/Latino.

Access at:   http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/firstgen.pdf