Flying First - First Gen Support
Flying First - First Gen Support
The First Ten: Celebrating a Decade of Flying First
Ten Years. Countless Firsts. One Rowan Community.
First-Gen Day * First-Gen Week * Celebrating All November
Rowan, let's celebrate our first-generation community!
November 8 is First-Generation College Celebration Day. At Rowan, we are celebrating First-Gen Week and keeping the celebration going throughout November to mark 10 years of Flying First.
We honor the students, graduates, faculty, staff, and families whose firsts strengthen our university. Join us for a month of recognition, connection, and opportunities to help every student feel they belong.
President Houshmand kicks off First-Gen Month: ‘Never underestimate yourself’
A Proclamation Celebrating First-Generation Students
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has proclaimed November 8, 2026, First-Generation College Celebration Day.
This statewide recognition honors first-generation students and graduates, their contributions to our communities, and the programs that support their success.
As Flying First celebrates its 10th anniversary, we invite the Rowan community to turn that recognition into encouragement, connection, and opportunity.
Read the Governor's Proclamation
Celebrate with Flying First
Share your firsts. Post your story or celebrate a supporter with #RowanFirstGen and #Flying First
Open a door. Connect a student with a campus resource, mentor, or opportunity.
Connect with us. Email FirstGen@rowan.edu or stop by Savitz Hall, Suite 203.
November Highlights
November 15: First-Generation Breakfast and Fall Open House; Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction.
November 19: Belonging Summit: Learn it. Practice it. Lead it.
First Gen·er·a·tion: An applicant whose parents or parent (in the case of an applicant who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent) did not complete a baccalaureate degree.
First-Gen Symposium
Learn about our annual First-Gen Symposium.
First-Gen Rowan Students Thriving
Join F1RST: First-Gen Rowan Student Thriving SGA Petitioning Club.
Flying First GroupMe
First generation college students face unique challenges and stressors. Flying First offers students support and resources to ensure academic success and overall well-being. We encourage First-Gen students to connect and get involved!
We're the First
Counseling & Psychological Services at the Wellness Center is proud to partner with Flying First to offer We're the First. Meeting weekly, students learn about current events on campus, resources for First-Gen students and provides a space for connection to other First-Gen students. We're the First will provide First-Gen specific events to support academic success and overall well-being. If you are interested in joining We're the First email Andrea Leach, LCSW.Share your First-Gen Story
Share your First-Gen story
Sharing personal experiences helps first-generation students feel connected to their community. Would you like to share your experience being or supporting a first-generation student or faculty member?
Please email firstgen@rowan.edu with any questions.
Flying First Events
Proflink is your access to events and organizations on campus. Search Proflink for Flying First events and get involved! Flying First collaborates with groups all around Rowan's campus to deliver programming that will impact you, as a first-generation student.
Discover ways to build community and learn more about first-generation student support on campus.
Rowan Opportunity Fund
The Rowan Opportunity Program provides additional institutional funding to pay the gap between tuition & fees and any other grants or scholarships the student receives.
For students whose family’s Adjusted Gross Income is between $0 and $65,000 annually, the net cost for tuition and fees will be $0.
Where the eligible student’s family adjusted gross income is between $65,001 to $80,000, students will be able to receive assistance such that their net cost for tuition and fees is no more than $7,500 total for the fall and spring semesters.
Resources for Students
Resources for first-generation students are available all across campus! We're always happy to help a student navigate campus to help find support services.
Faculty Resources
Learn how to support First-Generation students and get involved by joining the Flying First Task Force!
Scholarships
The University Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to Rowan University Students based on academic excellence, financial need, and participation in on-campus and off-campus activities.
First-Gen National Honor Society: Alpha Alpha Alpha
Rowan University is pleased to announce Alpha Alpha Alpha (or Tri-Alpha), which recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students. Applications open in Fall 2024.
FAQs
Can't find the information you're looking for? Check out our frequently asked questions to get the help you need.
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out if you need anything. We can answer questions and provide individualized support to first-generation students, parents, and family members.
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