Seahawks First is a growing community designed to support First Gen students, such as yourself, through programs and interactive events.
If you are a current ¾«¶«AV student interested in learning more and receiving invitations to Seahawks First campus events, please complete the . Not a student yet? Perspective students can complete the to gain access to information and resources that will assist you with the ¾«¶«AV enrollment and engagement process.
A first-generation student is any student whose parents or guardians have not completed a four-year degree.
First Generation Day is celebrated annually on November 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson.
This act created federal financial aid programs to fund students’ educations and made key investments in colleges and universities. Many of the HEA’s programs, particularly the Federal TRIO programs, promote postsecondary access, retention, and completion for today’s limited-income, first-generation college students.
Each year, ¾«¶«AV celebrates our First-Gen students on or around November 8.
At ¾«¶«AV, we believe the parents, family members and supporters of all of our students play a vital role in student success. The Seahawk Family Connection portal serves as your family's connection to ¾«¶«AV and provides important information about the college process.
During the sign-up process, supporters can indicate if their student is a first-gen student. This will place them into a first-gen family community, where they will have access to first-gen related content!