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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 Augusta University by visiting our testimonials page!

Institutional Facts: Fall 2023

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

Percentage of all Undergraduates who Identify as First-Generation:

 

 

 

 

Resources

First-Generation Media Toolkit

First-Generation Media Toolkit

Faculty and Staff Directory Form

 Faculty and Staff Directory Form

First-Generation Handbook

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

News

 

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First class of Augusta 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.

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

Augusta University’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.

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‘Rejection was a redirection toward something better’: MPA grad lands role as planner in Cobb County

Since being hired as a planner by Cobb County in August 2021, Augusta University alumnus LeDarius Scott has already been promoted, received a significant pay increase and passed the certification exam for the American Institute of Certified Planners.

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Lesa Wafford served in the military, is a mother of one and will graduate from the College of Allied Health Sciences

Determination leads to success for first-generation Jaguar and veteran

“I don’t think I’ve taken it all in yet. I’m just kind of living my life and doing what’s best at the moment and taking the opportunities that are given to me," said Lesa Wafford.

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