Mission Statement: NFGCSLB exists to empower low-income and first-generation youth to achieve social and economic success by providing advice, encouragement, and support to obtain a college degree.
Here are the goals of the program:
College can be scary for first-generation students. They’re treading waters neither they nor their parents navigated before. And statistics show that 89% of low-income first-generation college students leave college within six years without earning a degree. More than one-quarter leave after their first year.
They’re driven out by a host of factors, from financial need to little understanding of what to expect of college. Many struggle with the feeling that they don’t belong on campus.
What is the purpose of this program?
The purpose of this program is to ensure the academic and social needs of first-generation students are met, in order for them to successfully complete college.
Services Offered
Peer Mentor Program: Mentoring is a one-on-one relationship between a second-year student (mentor) and a first-year student (mentee). Being a mentor offers a great opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills.
High school seniors who will be first-generation students
First-Generation undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA
Scholarships for First-Generation undergraduate College Students
Supporting our communities across the Greater Houston area is at the core of everything that we do. We rely greatly on the contributions of our volunteers to make this happen year-round. FBHC volunteers come from all walks of life to help support several of the foundation’s programs, events, campaigns, and social initiatives.
If you have a heart for the community and making a difference where it matters the most, we welcome you to complete this online form and join our team today!
Phone: 832.651.8135
Email: contactus@tfbhc.org
Address: 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77021
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