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The First in the Forest Program is intended to serve as a resource for all first-generation and Federal Pell Grant eligible undergraduate students.

First-Generation Students

A student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not earn a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university in the United States. For more information view the Office of Undergraduate Admissions detailed definition.

Pell-Eligible Students

The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program offered to undergraduates and it is available to undergraduate students displaying financial need. For more information, visit WFU’s Student Financial Aid Office page outlining different types of financial aid.

Vision

First in the Forest’s vision is to foster a nurturing environment for first-generation and Pell-eligible student growth and development.

Mission

First in the Forest’s mission is to empower first-generation and Pell-eligible students and advocate for their success by providing holistic developmental programing and building strong campus & community support systems.

Goals