Why Give?

You will be helping first generation scholars, who are among those most needing assistance to graduate from college

First generation students are likely to experience economic hardship during college.
First generation students are likely to work long hours while in college, which lengthens their time to graduation and might require them to take out additional loans, resulting in additional financial debt.
First generation students are at a disadvantage because their family members can't provide encouragement, advice, and support from their own personal experience.

Community College transfer students have demonstrated their commitment to a college education by graduating and earning an Associate's degree.
Community College transfer students have demonstrated that they can make successful academic progress at the college level.
Community College transfer students selected for an FGSF scholarship must have completed the first two years of transferable coursework in their major, demonstrating interest and competence in a specific area and thought to career and education planning.

In the last decade, student loan debt has increased by an average $68.6 billion every year.
Adjusted for inflation, the national federal student loan debt has grown exponentially. Student debt is the second largest type of household debt after mortgages.
The need to pay off student loan debts delays full entry into the economy.
22% of individuals with student loan debt believe their debt has negatively influenced their ability to become a small business owner.

Earlier graduation leads to earlier financial stability and earlier contribution to the economy.
Less time in college per student leads to more available slots and a greater number of new student admissions to universities.