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Parent PLUS Loan Exploitation

Parent PLUS Loan Exploitation

When families receive a financial aid package, it can feel like the path to college is finally clear. But too often, Parent PLUS Loans are presented as a simple way to close funding gaps without fully explaining the long-term costs. In this article, I unpack how these...

A Year of Milestones, Mentorship, and Momentum

A Year of Milestones, Mentorship, and Momentum

Each year, First Generation College Bound brings its community together through moments that celebrate not only achievement, but possibility. In 2025, FGCB marked its 35th year by honoring new graduates, lifting up alumni journeys, and creating spaces where current...

The Misunderstood FAFSA

The Misunderstood FAFSA

Written by Joe Fisher, CEO & Founder First Generation College Bound When I was a student-athlete, I didn’t know I qualified for financial aid beyond my scholarship. Too many students still misunderstand what the FAFSA does and doesn’t do. In my latest article, I...

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First Generation College Bound has had a tremendous influence on our young citizens in their efforts to improve the quality of their lives by continuing their education. Many of these young citizens would not have had the opportunity to go forward without the guidance and encouragement they have received from this valuable and worthwhile program.
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