What does it mean to be first generation and/or limited income?

You are considered to be a First-Generation student or “First-Gen” if: 

• You are the first in your family to attend college. 
• You will become the first to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. 
• Your parents have not yet completed a bachelor's degree.
• Your parents earned an associate’s degree only. 
• Your parents completed their post-secondary education outside of the United States.

You are considered a limited-income student if:

“Your household income is more than 50%, but not more than 60%, of the area median income.” (Michigan Legislature, 2004). Thus, limited-income students are those with little to no family contribution or limited financial means. These students often receive need-based federal Pell grant assistance.