1stGen@Iowa

TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) serve students at the University of Iowa who demonstrate academic need and are first-generation, low-income, or have a verified disability. TRIO SSS creates a welcoming environment that supports students and inspires them to reach their fullest potential and be successful in all their academic and personal endeavors through graduation.

First Gen Hawks provides new first-generation Hawkeyes a way to engage in activities that enhance the college experience within and beyond the classroom through experiential learning or learning by doing. New first year, first-gen students can join by logging in to their Admissions Profile on MyUI and completing the interest form for First Gen Hawks.

First-gen students might come to college unaware of the pathways to research. The University of Iowa offers them support, from educational and networking services to hands-on workshops that deal with brain research.

In recognition of the dedication and work invested into their pursuit of higher education, the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government awarded the first-ever Bridge to Success Scholarship to two first-generation UI students, Dayanara Sanchez and Hollie Byrne.