Center for First-Generation & Educational Equity

Advocacy. Community. Scholarship.

Welcome to Suffolk University’s Center for First-Generation & Educational Equity! Our center is the administrative home of college access, the federal TRIO programs, and first-generation college students on campus.

At Suffolk, first-generation students are resilient multitaskers. They balance school, work, and other roles, while often supporting their families through translation, caregiving, or navigating complex systems. These experiences shape them into organized leaders, skilled problem-solvers, and multilingual navigators.

Through the Center for First-Generation & Educational Equity, Suffolk is committed to helping prepare income-eligible, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students, veterans, and undergraduates with their transition to college and graduate school. Our community is here to support you every step of the way!

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First-Generation student: Ali Rera, Class of 2025

"There are so many different types of students here at Suffolk, and I was surprised by how quickly I met such a great group of positive and inspiring friends, as well as continuing to meet new people every day!"

Learn more about our resources and programs for First-Generation students at Suffolk