Aggie First Scholars

First in Family, Forever an Aggie

At Utah State University, a first-generation college student is anyone whose parents and/or guardians have NOT yet graduated with a 4-year, bachelor's degree in the U.S.

The Aggie First Scholar Advantage

Mentorship. Leadership. Scholarship.
April Horrocks
April Horrocks

I feel like for me, Aggie First Scholars was immediately a spot where I belonged. It made everything clear for me as a first-generation college student. It truly was a jumpstart to belonging as an Aggie.

April Horrocks, USU '25

AFS has given me opportunities to grow and network with students and faculty.

Kaisha Mills, USU '26
Kaisha Mills
Kaisha Mills

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News

First-generation students celebrated at banquet

Students and faculty met in the Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom in the Utah State University TSC on Nov. 3 to celebrate students who are blazing new trails for themselves and their families. The Aggie First Scholars program held its annual “I Am First Banquet,...

Contact

Chloé López Ridenour

Assistant Director
chloe.ridenour@usu.edu

Alyssa Alder

Student Coordinator
alyssa.alder@usu.edu