ASUFirst

Program Description and Purpose

This program was created for West Texas-area high school students who are considering becoming the first in their families to attend college. ASUFirst gives these first-generation students their first glimpse into the realities of attending college. It is our goal to show these students that Angelo State University is a viable choice for an affordable, high-quality, and close-to-home college experience.

Goals

• ASUFirst provides prospective students with information about the admissions process, financial aid options and first-generation programs available at Angelo State University
• ASUFirst allows prospective students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the campus of Angelo State University and to experience various aspects of college life, including lunch in the University Dining Facilities
• ASUFirst allows prospective students to interact with and learn from current first-generation students attending Angelo State University
• ASUFirst provides information regarding the various student services available at Angelo State University

Participants

ASUFirst is open to first-generation students (neither parent holds a two- or four-year degree from an institution of higher learning) who are current juniors or seniors at high schools in ESC Regions XIV, XV, and XVIII.

Activities

Workshops

Admissions	Learn about the ASU admission process
Financial Aid	Learn about financial aid and the options available to help pay for college
Campus Services	Discover the various services available to students on campus at ASU.
Majors/Careers	Get information about the majors available at ASU and the career paths they can lead to.
“If I Had Only Known…”	Hear from past and present ASU students who are also first-generation. Learn about their experiences at ASU and in their professional careers.
Campus Life/First-Generation Programs	Learn about campus life at ASU as well as the first-generation programs offered on campus.