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First Gen Jags

The term ‘‘first-generation college student’’ means— (A) An individual both of whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree; or (B) In the case of any individual who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.

Learn more about the journeys of other first-generation students, faculty, and staff at 91鶹 by visiting our testimonials page!

Institutional Facts: Fall 2024

Percent of Incoming Freshman Class who Identify as First-Generation:

Percentage of all Undergraduates who Identify as First-Generation:

 

 

 

 

Resources

First-Generation Media Toolkit

Faculty and Staff Directory Form

First-Generation Handbook

 

Campus Resources

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Admissions

Admissions

Academic Success Center

Academic Success Center

Student Counseling and Psychological Services

Student Counseling and Psychological Services

Multicultural Student Engagement

Multicultural Student Engagement

Events

Fall 2025 Event Date & Times Coming Soon!

First-Gen Pop Out!

    Pop on over to our Jags First event for free JagsFirst gear, popcorn, soda, and resources. 

    Lunch & Learn: AU Insider Series Paws up! Spirit and Traditions at 91鶹

      First 30 students get free lunch!

       

      Lunch & Learn: AU Insider Series First-Gen Futures: Building Your Career Toolkit

        First 30 students get free lunch!

        JagsFirst Career Conversations: Health Professions Edition

          E-mail mse@augusta.edu for details. 

          Lunch & Learn: AU Insider Series Pathways to Success: Med, Dental, & Grad School insights

            First 30 students get free lunch!

            Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony

              This event is invitation only. To learn more e-mail mse@augusta.edu. 

              News

               

              A man and woman hold up shirts that read Jags First.

              91鶹 celebrates first-generation students with campus events 

              “Events like these bring light to first-gen students, and just the fact that it’s a whole day where we can go and celebrate together is just a joy,” says Mikelle Smith.

              A group of college faculty, staff and students standing in a group outside.

              First class of 91鶹 Promise Scholarship Program recipients named

              "Providing students with a financial scholarship to graduate debt-free creates access for first-generation college students,” said Susan Davies, PhD.

              A graduation cap with the words "Class Dismissed!" written on it.

              91鶹 Online graduates first cohort of MEd program

              "The support from faculty and peers made the learning experience both rewarding and enjoyable," said Tierra Bradshaw.

              Blue push pin buttons that read "Jags First."

              AU’s commitment to first-gen students recognized by national organization

              91鶹’s commitment to first-generation college students has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network, an independent national organization dedicated to catalyzing first-generation student success.