COLLEGE RETENTION
Getting to College Is Just the Beginning
For many first-generation and low-income students, earning a college acceptance letter is only the first step. Staying enrolled and graduating can present new and unexpected challenges.
Just one in four first-gen students finish college — FGCB is committed to changing that outcome.
How We Support Students
From the first semester through degree completion, FGCB provides ongoing guidance and encouragement. Our College Retention Specialist helps students:
Stay enrolled and on track toward graduationÂ
Navigate academic or personal challengesÂ
Meet financial aid and registration deadlinesÂ
Connect to campus resources and support servicesÂ
Build confidence and self-advocacy skills
Our goal: Help students persist, progress, and graduate.
A Continuum of Support
College Retention builds on the relationships formed in high school through FGCB’s College Access Program. Students continue their journey with a College Retention Specialist, who connects with them at the end of high school, and already believes in their potential.
Because college access isn’t just about enrollment; it’s about completion.
Common Barriers We Help Address
Many students leave college not because they lack ability, but because they lack support at critical moments. FGCB helps students manage:
- Financial stress or unexpected expenses
- Academic setbacks
- Confusion around college systems and policies
- Balancing school, work, and family responsibilities
- Feeling isolated or unsure where to turn
FGCB remains a trusted point of contact throughout the college journey.
Our Impact
Students currently supported through College Retention
Students have Higher Education Credentials
186 Associates, 838 Bachelor’s, 162 Master’s,
21 PhDs/Professional Doctorates
Need Support?
Current FGCB college students can reach out at any time.
Parents, educators, and supporters who want to learn more about our College Retention Program are welcome to connect.