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Student Success: First-Gen College Admissions Tips

When:

July 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Where:

Main Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA

Source:

6AM City Richmond – Events

For this session of Student Success, join us as we walk first-gen students through the basics of college applications including tips on how to ask for help, how to build a first-gen-friendly college list, how to stand out in college apps/essays, how to find scholarships, how to sign up for financial aid support, and more. Student Success is a workshop series designed to help high school and early college students develop the skills they need to thrive academically. Through interactive activities