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Ruth Mayagoitia: A First Gen Success Story
Every year on November 8, first generation college students are celebrated at colleges across the country. According to FirstGen Forward, the day commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, an act that created federal financial aid programs including TRIO Student Support Services, which help provide postsecondary access and extra support for first-generation college students. A first-year student at GateWay, we talked with Ruth about her educational experience thus far.
November 8, 2024
