Partnering Programs

First-generation undergraduate students with academic need qualify for Educational Supportive Services. ESS can provide students one-on-one tutoring, exclusive workshops, individualized support, and more.

Apply for ESS eligibility at any point in your academic career.

The department of Student Belonging and Inclusion is committed to promoting diversity in every sector of Kansas State University by providing vision and leadership in diversifying all university functions as well as students, faculty, staff and the curriculum.

Make sure to check out their resources for scholarships, student programming, events, and the new Morris Family Multicultural Student Center!

K-State First is a program designed to help students with the transition to college level learning and life during their first-year on campus.

CAT Communities are one of K-State First's programs that help first-year students form connections with peers and engage more deeply with course content and learning. Certain CAT Communities are specifically for first-gen students.

Sign-up for a CAT Community before your first-year starts by mentioning it to your advisor at Orientation and Enrollment.

The Academic Achievement Center has several programs that can help first-gen students. Visit their site to learn more about Academic Coaching, Tutoring, and Academic Success Tools, and learn how to sign-up for the right program for you.

Office of Student Financial Assistance

Powercat Financial

Developing Scholars Program

Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KS-LSAMP)

The McNair Scholars Program is an undergraduate research experience program that prepares students for graduate school. McNair Scholars have special research opportunities, participate in GRE test preparation, and experience social and cultural activities to gain a better understanding of academia.

Apply to be a McNair Scholar before your junior year.

• K-State’s Teaching and Learning Center
• Journal of First-generation Student Success

The First-generation Student Center continues to be an active participant in a national network of institutions, FirstGen Forward Network, formerly known as NASPA's Center for First-generation Student Success.

K-State received FirstGen Forward champion status in recognition of national leadership in advancing first-generation student success.

A national network for advancing first-generation student success.

K-State is nationally recognized as a Network Champion Campus within the First Scholars Network.

NACADA First Generation College Student Advising Community: Join a community of academic advisors to learn about best practices in advising first-generation students and engage in conversations related to the first-generation student experience.

The National Association for Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education is home for the student affairs field. Our professional staff is active in this organization, and we stay informed on the latest research and current trends regarding advancing first-generation students' success.

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