ABSTRACT
The experiences of undocumented college students have garnered scholarly attention within the last decade because of the undocumented youth movement. For many students, being the first in their family to attend college means facing a lot of unknowns. Leaving home, meeting new peers of diverse backgrounds, acclimating to the campus culture, adjusting to academic rigor, encountering discrimination/racism, dealing with imposter syndrome, and learning to manage a budget are just a few examples of the struggles first-generation college students face. With the continuous increase in tuition, higher education becomes harder to access and sustain for first-generation students, especially for undocumented students who are unable to access federal student aid. Students whose parents were deported often have to step in as the head of household and be responsible for rent, bills, and the care of younger siblings.
