{"id":1651,"date":"2026-10-05T15:52:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/?page_id=1651"},"modified":"2026-11-02T21:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:02:17","slug":"first-gen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/programs\/first-gen\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Generation Student Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-link-hero  image-background\">\n\n           <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A family walks together with their student on campus\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2025_RJR2708_BOP-Plus-First-Gen_Hero_1920-2.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"section has-padding-exlarge\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader purdue-home-link-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">\n                    you belong here                <\/p>\n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-link-hero__header\">\n                    First-generation Student Services                <\/h1>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__subtext\">\n                    First-generation students are an important part of our Purdue community. Being first-gen means navigating new experiences, learning unfamiliar systems and forging your own path. You also bring determination, adaptability, resourcefulness and leadership \u2014 strengths at the core of a true Boilermaker.                <\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-container\">\n                                       <span class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-desc tablet-hidden\">\n                        Shortcuts:\n                    <\/span>\n                                                             <ul class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list--desktop\">\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#define\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    What is First-Gen                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#getting-started\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Getting Started                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#community\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Finding Community                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#support\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Support                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                    <form class=\"purdue-home-select purdue-home-link-hero__list--mobile\">\n                        <label for=\"70523f53-88af-43d5-807a-2cc132d0addf\" class=\"is-sr-only\">Choose a link:<\/label>\n                        <select id=\"70523f53-88af-43d5-807a-2cc132d0addf\" name=\"links\">\n                             <option value=\"\" data-external=\"\">Shortcuts<\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#define\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    What is First-Gen                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#getting-started\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Getting Started                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#community\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Finding Community                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#support\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Support                                <\/option>\n                                                    <\/select>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__arrow hero-down-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"define\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">First in your family. Not alone.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Purdue, if your parents or guardians didn\u2019t complete a four-year college degree, you\u2019re considered a first-generation college student. You\u2019re part of a community of Boilermakers who are navigating college, building confidence and creating opportunities for themselves and future generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your story, experiences and perspective matter. Whether you\u2019re exploring Purdue, preparing for your first semester or continuing your college journey, you&#8217;ll find people, programs and resources to help you build community, navigate college and take your next giant leap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            \n                                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal purdue-home-cta-card--video\">\n                                <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Students listen intently during a lecture\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2025_RJR0238_Daydream.jpg\"\/>\n                                                                    <\/figure>\n                                <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                    <span class=\"cta-link purdue-home-cta-card__link\">Watch Video<\/span>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cta-icon cta-icon--play\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/themes\/purdue-home-theme\/imgs\/play_icon_gold.svg\" alt=\"\">                                       \n                                <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"iframe-container is-sr-only\">\n                                    <div class=\"youtube-video\" id=\"L1H7Z6er3Go\" data-title=\"2025_RJR0238_Daydream\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L1H7Z6er3Go?rel=0&#038;autoplay=1&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;mute=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\">Dream bigger \u2014 for yourself, your community, the world.<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, thousands of first-generation students choose Purdue. In 2025, approximately 15% of Purdue undergraduate students self-identified as first-generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re in this, together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"getting-started\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the option that best matches where you are in your journey for resources and tips to help you take the next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs has-gray-background\"><div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column is-5\"><div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">I want to learn about<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__headers\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"header-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-0\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-0\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">I&#8217;m thinking about applying to Purdue<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-1\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-1\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">I&#8217;m an admitted student<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-2\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header active\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-2\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">I&#8217;m a current student<\/h3><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-7\">\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-0\" aria-labelledby=\"header-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019m thinking about applying to Purdue&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re exploring Purdue, you may have questions about applying, paying for college, choosing a major or preparing for campus life. These resources can help you get started:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about available majors, important deadlines and how to apply to Purdue, as well as scholarship opportunities for incoming students and timelines for consideration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.purdue.edu\/become-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explore Applying to Purdue (Opens in a new tab)\">Explore Applying to Purdue<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Aid&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), aid offers, loans, grants and other ways to pay for college. Explore financial aid grants and scholarships available for eligible Indiana residents, including Boiler Gold Grant and Purdue Promise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/dfa\/aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Understand Aid Types (Opens in a new tab)\">Understand Aid Types<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horizons&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Horizons Student Support Services provides support throughout your Purdue experience, from tutoring and academic advising to help with financial aid, scholarships and career planning. You\u2019ll also have access to peer and faculty mentors, study spaces, free printing and a team of people ready to listen, answer questions and help you navigate college.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/horizons\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn about Horizons (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn about Horizons<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-1\" aria-labelledby=\"header-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019m an admitted student&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting college can come with a lot of new information. Orientation, housing, financial aid, class registration and campus resources may all feel unfamiliar at first. Purdue has the support to help you prepare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get started:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">\n<li>Complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.purdue.edu\/admitted-students\/next-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">next steps<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your @purdue.edu email for orientation and onboarding information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review financial aid and scholarship timelines.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with programs that support first-generation students, like Horizons.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions early and often.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"\/bop-plus\/resources\/\u00a0\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explore Additional Resources (Opens in a new tab)\">Explore Additional Resources<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel active\" id=\"panel-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-2\" aria-labelledby=\"header-297494b5-8be3-46dc-b345-80c96550fb0b-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019m a current Purdue student&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of support programs that help you stay connected, find the resources you need and prepare for what comes next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">\n<li><strong>Academic support and advising<\/strong> for guidance in planning out your degree path and helpful resources like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/advisors\/students\/checklists.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Current Student Checklist<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student organizations and leadership opportunities, like the First-Gen Community,<\/strong> to broaden your college experience and find your community&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/recwell\/fitness-wellness\/wellness\/one-on-one-coaching\/financial-counseling.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial wellness resources<\/a>, including one-on-one financial coaching&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career planning and professional development support with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cco.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Career Opportunities<\/a>, including access to the Career Closet to help you look your best for interviews&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civic engagement and leadership programs to get involved in your community and develop leadership skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-generation events and recognition opportunities to get connected and celebrate milestones&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"\/bop-plus\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explore Additional Resources (Opens in a new tab)\">Explore Additional Resources<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"community\"        class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid has-black-background \">\n        <div class=\"section\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__intro\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-united purdue-home-cta-grid__header\">Finding Your First-Gen Community<\/h2>\n                                                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__content\">\n                            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being first-generation means you are building something powerful: for yourself, your family and the people who will follow your path. At Purdue, you don&#8217;t have to take that leap alone. Purdue offers opportunities to connect with other first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__cards\">\n                    <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                                                    <div class=\"column is-half-tablet is-4-desktop\">\n                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--stack\">\n                                                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Students play a game of cards outside on the patio of the Purdue Memorial Union\"\n                                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026DSC_0000-8-3195_FGSC_712.jpg\"\/>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                        <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                                                \n                                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                                            First-Gen Student Club                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Connect with other first-generation students, build community and find support from peers who understand the experience.<\/p>\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">                                            <div><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/boilerlink.purdue.edu\/organization\/fgsc\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the First-Gen Student Club<\/a><\/div>\n                                        <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"column is-half-tablet is-4-desktop\">\n                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--stack\">\n                                                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"A mentor assists students in class\"\n                                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2023_JU26735_Horizons_712.jpg\"\/>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                        <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                                                \n                                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                                            Horizons                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Horizons provides student-centered support and community for Purdue students as they work toward their academic and personal goals.<\/p>\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">                                            <div><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/horizons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Explore Horizons<\/a><\/div>\n                                        <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"column is-half-tablet is-4-desktop\">\n                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--stack\">\n                                                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Three students chat while sitting on the grass outside on a fall day.\"\n                                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2025_RJR5666_Tri-Alpha_712.jpg\"\/>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                        <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                                                \n                                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                                            Tri-Alpha Honor Society                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Purdue\u2019s chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, a national honor society for first-generation college students, recognizes academic achievement among first-generation students. Eligible students are invited to join after meeting credit hour, GPA and first-generation criteria.<\/p>\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">                                            <div><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"\/bop-plus\/programs\/first-gen\/tri-alpha\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn about Tri-Alpha<\/a><\/div>\n                                        <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-quote  purdue-home-quote-mark\">\n        <div class=\"section has-quote-mark has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-quote-card\">\n                                 <div class=\"purdue-home-quote-content\">\n                    <blockquote>\n                        \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a first-generation student and graduate has been an enlightening experience. Being the first comes with fears and uncertainty along the way, but it provides an opportunity to bring your family and loved ones along with you on the journey. They have been able to learn and have experiences along with me. It has allowed me to have a strong self-confidence and an open mindset to try new things. As well as being intentional about seeking people and environments that are beneficial for my success.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/blockquote>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-quote__name\">Jazmine Clifton<\/p>\n                                                            <p class=\"purdue-home-quote__title\">Director, Purdue Promise<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n                     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"support\" class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Gen Support at Purdue&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue\u2019s first-generation support network helps students find resources, build community and navigate college experience, with support for their academic, personal and career journeys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help understanding campus resources and where to start&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections to first-gen student organizations and programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to meet other first-gen students, faculty, staff and alumni&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic, financial and career-related support&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events and recognition opportunities for first-gen Boilermakers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Gen Contacts and Campus Partners&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue\u2019s first-generation support network includes faculty and staff across the university. Find the representative for your college in the table below to help connect you with resources, programs and opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>College<\/th><th>Representative<\/th><th>Email<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>College of Agriculture<\/td><td>Timothy Kerr<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:kerrtp@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kerrtp@purdue.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>College of Education<\/td><td>Jacquelyn Thomas-Miller<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:jthomasm@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jthomasm@purdue.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>College of 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