Improve first-generation student success with insights from the University of Florida
Institutions across North America are seeing a growing number of first-generation college students on campus and demographic data predicts a continued growth of this student population. First-generation students bring valuable strengths, experiences, and perspectives to campus—but many face financial or other barriers that deter them from enrolling or completing their degree. As a result, many institutions have recognized the need to rethink their support and engagement practices to better leverage their strengths and address their needs.
We have seen a growth in efforts across institutions to experiment with various support mechanisms and programs, but few have found paralleled success to the University of Florida’s Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program (MFOS).
This resource is part of the Supporting First-Generation College Students Roadmap. Access the Roadmap for stepwise guidance with additional tools and research.
MFOS is a scholarship and support program for nearly 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Florida (UF). The program has stellar outcomes, with a 97% retention rate and an 86% six-year graduation rate. So far, the program has 2,200 alumni who have earned bachelor’s degrees as a result of UF’s commitment to this group.
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