First-Generation Programs

First‐Generation Students

Numerous NAU students on the Flagstaff campus identify as first-generation, meaning neither of their parents or guardians earned a bachelor’s degree. First‐generation students are trailblazers, forging new paths for themselves and their families. At Northern Arizona University we are striving to become a campus of excellence for first‐generation students, by providing support systems and resources for our first-generation community

First-Generation Mentoring The Office of First-Generation Programs assists students in accessing important resources, making connections, and building community through one-on-one mentoring. Connect with a mentor today!

First Scholars A four-year commitment, First Scholars engages students in academic and social programming while also supporting students financially with a $2,000 tuition scholarship.

STAR Successful Transition and Academic Readiness (STAR) ensures new freshmen who are Arizona residents a successful transition from high school into college through a 4-week summer bridge program.

Student Support Services TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program designed to provide a variety of services, tools, and resources to assist students along their own unique educational path.

Tri-Alpha Honor Society Tri-Alpha recognizes the academic achievements and professional accomplishments of first-generation college students, graduates, and professionals.