First generation Online learning Retention 
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 3, 2025
Many are first-generation college students, working adults, transfer students, or military-affiliated learners seeking to advance their careers in STEM fields.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Every Learner Everywhere Every Learner Everywhere is a network of organizations with expertise in evaluating, implementing, scaling, and measuring the efficacy of education technologies, curriculum and course design strategies, teaching practices, and support services in blended and online learning environments.
The University Innovation Alliance
APRIL 20, 2023
Disproportionately, these were students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. Last year, we wanted to know our students' perceptions about online and remote learning at VCU. We found that our first-year, first-generation students, Pell-eligible students had less favorable experiences with online learning.
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