Flying First - First Gen Support

Flying First Welcomes You!

Flying First: Celebrating 10 Years of First‑Generation Success

For a decade, Rowan University’s Flying First initiative has supported first‑generation students by strengthening academic success and building a true sense of belonging on campus. Through intentional guidance, diverse programming, and meaningful community connections, Flying First helps students transition to college, access key resources, and take pride in their first‑generation identity.

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?

SUBMIT YOUR STORY

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.

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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.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?