FIRST, BUT
NEVER ALONE
#RETIREINEQUALITY
FIRST, BUT
DID YOU
KNOW…?
Obtaining a bachelor’s degree means you
make an average of 35% more income
YET
80% of First-Gen students don’t
obtain a bachelor’s degree
SUPPORTING
FIRST-GEN
We want students to make choices now, that will eventually result in them retiring with more in their pockets! But, we know making it all the way to graduation is easier said than done. First-Generation college students face unique challenges that prevent them from graduating.
Navigating financial aid, registration, work, and networking for the first time can be daunting, especially if you feel like you’re doing it alone. That’s why we’ve partnered with several Non-Profits whose goals are to support and assist these First-Gen students in their journey to the finish line.
Getting students across the stage is how we #RetireInequality.
While many members of Gen Z are saving… only one in five are setting aside money for retirement.”
LINK TO FULL RESEARCHOUR NON-PROFIT
PARTNERS
FIRSTGEN
FORWARD
TIAA will support 100,000 students at 600 institutions by supporting the FirstGen Forward Network of 400+ schools who are adopting practices to make their campuses more inclusive of the needs of First-Gen students. In addition, TIAA is a sponsor of the annual First-Generation College Celebration on November 8.
LEARN MOREJUNIOR
ACHIEVEMENT
TIAA supports Junior Achievement with funding, board leadership and volunteers for 110,000 students in our hub cities to explore careers that will align with their future financial goals through programs including JA Finance Park®, JA Inspire and JA High School Heroes™.
LEARN MORESWIPE OUT
HUNGER
With TIAA’s financial support, Swipe Out Hunger will expand its First-Generation Student Meal Service and Food Justice programming to 38,000 students at 40 institutions.
LEARN MORESCHOLARSHIP
AMERICA
TIAA will offer TIAA named scholarships to First-Generation students pursuing college degrees.
LEARN MORELET’S GET
READY
TIAA is the financial education sponsor of Let's Get Ready programming that engages 45,000 college students with content that helps them prepare for college, apply to college, and overcome barriers to college graduation.
LEARN MOREFEEDING
AMERICA
With TIAA’s financial assistance, Feeding America® will provide 50,000+ meals through its college food pantry network to students experiencing food insecurity.
LEARN MORETHE NATIONAL
COLLEGE
ATTAINMENT
NETWORK
TIAA sponsored the National College Attainment Network’s #DoTheFAFSA media campaign that encouraged 587,028 students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocking access to financial aid for college. The campaign exceeded its goal of 350,000 students by 157%.
LEARN MOREQUESTBRIDGE’S
NATIONAL
ADMISSIONS
CONFERENCE
QuestBridge’s National College Admissions Conference, in-person and virtual events for 1,000 high-achieving, limited-income high school juniors. Conference sponsorship brought together all 52 of QuestBridge’s college partners to discuss future growth and innovation.
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