Resources

First-Gen Proud Resources

This section highlights student resources provided by First-Gen Initiatives for Texas State students and staff.

  • Description: 

    The student experience outside of the classroom is essential for an enriching and successful college experience. First-Generation Initiatives seeks to support students' development of highly sought-after academic and professional skills that include adaptability, communication, self-awareness, and confidence. The development of these skills often impact students academic performance, retention, and future opportunities for career success. To support first-generation students in funding co-curricular activities, the First-Generation Initiatives team is offering the First-Gen Student Academic Experience Grant.

    Purpose:

    If awarded the grant, you can use for the following co-curricular experiences:

    • Travel to present at a conference
    • Training and professional development opportunities
    • Study abroad airfare

    Not for:

    • Financial Hardship
      • Students should contact the Dean of Students Office
    • Tuition or Textbooks
      • Students should visit the TXST One Stop
    • Emergency Services
      • Students should contact Dean of Students Office
    • Personal Expenses

    Eligibility:

    • Undergraduate students in good academic standing during the semester the funds are requested with a minimum TXST GPA of 2.50
    • Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester the funds are requested
    • Must be a first-generation college student
      • At TXST, we define first-generation college students as students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) did not graduate from a 4-year college or university degree in the United States.
    • Meet all Texas State University travel regulations (if requesting funds to travel)

    Application Requirements:

    • Complete the First Gen Proud Funding Application
      • First Name
      • Last Name
      • Preferred Name
      • A#
      • TXST Email Address
      • Classification (freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior)
    • Submit a 300-500 word essay addressing the following:
      • What would receiving this funding would mean to you as a first-generation college student?
      • How does receiving this funding support your personal, academic, and career goals?

    Please Note:

    • Students who are awarded the grant are required to submit a summary of their Academic Experience and failure to do so will disqualify students from applying for the grant in the next academic year.
    • Students are eligible to receive one award per academic year and can be awarded up to $500.
    • For more information about the First-Gen Student Academic Experience Grant program, please email First-Generation Initiatives at firstgen@txstate.edu

    Applications are due by March 3rd at 11:59 p.m.

    Apply Here

  • If you are a first-gen student experiencing a technology need, our office has a small amount of laptops available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    If you are interested, complete our interest form below, and someone from our office will be in touch with you shortly.

    Apply Here

  • The First-Gen Student Handbook encourages students to set monthly academic, career, personal, and social achievable goals while highlighting campus resources focused on cultivating skills for student success and first-gen joy!

    Click here

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