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Writing from Fahim Billah.
September 30, 2026
The Question I Get Asked Most About First-Generation Students
Almost every time I talk with an educator, a mentor, or a parent about first-generation students, I get some version of the same question: what's the one thing that would help these students most?
September 30, 2026
The Information Gap Nobody Talks About Anymore
Ten years ago, a first-generation student trying to figure out financial aid had to track down a counselor, hope the counselor had time, and hope the advice was current.