Scarlet First
Scarlet First
Supporting First-Generation Excellence at Rutgers
The Educational Equity and Excellence Collaborative (E3C) at Rutgers University is a dedicated resource designed to support first-generation students and students from modest-income households.
Who is a First-Generation Student?
A first-generation college student is typically a student whose parents have not earned a four-year college degree. This definition also includes students who self-identify as having limited prior exposure to or knowledge of the college experience and may benefit from additional resources and support.
Number of First-Generation Students at Rutgers
Rutgers–New Brunswick
Rutgers–Newark
Rutgers–Camden
Rutgers Health
Congratulations to our Class of 2026!
Each of our campuses is hosting special celebrations to honor your achievements. View the upcoming Rites of Passage programs and register now to join the festivities!
EOF Graduate Pathway Series
Explore grad school with confidence through our virtual grad fair, asynchronous courses, or 1:1 consulting sessions—designed for Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) students to connect with experts and build their path forward.
Shape the Future: Innovation Grants Now Open!
Applications are officially open for our annual Innovation Grant program. E3C Innovation Grants support initiatives across our university that aim to expand college access and opportunity for pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate students who are first-generation and/or from modest-income households.
Applications Now Closed.
Rutgers is proud to host the 2026 FGLI Consortium Conference!
Following a successful FGLI Consortium conference at Johns Hopkins University, Rutgers is excited to confirm that we have been selected as the host institution for the 2026 conference! We look forward to welcoming national partners to New Brunswick, NJ, from November 17–20, 2026.
Scarlet-First Success Stories
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates!
Each of our campuses is hosting special celebrations to honor your achievements. View the upcoming Rites of Passage programs and register now to join the festivities!