8th Annual Georgia FirstGen Summit

About this event

The 2026 FirstGen Summit is the premier event for first-generation students dedicated to improving first-generation education and discovering new approaches to enhancing the college experience. This conference brings together first-generation high school and college students and some of the most innovative professionals in higher education and professional fields to share and celebrate creative solutions for improving student success.

Tentative Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Check-in

• 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks

• 9:10 AM: Keynote Address

• 9:15 AM: Workshop Sessions

• 10:30 AM: Professional Development Workshop Sessions

• 12:00 PM: Lunch & Learn

• 1:30 PM: FirstGen Professionals Panel

• 3:00 PM: Adjourn

Workshops (choose one when you register):

Lead Within: Own Your Story. Lead Your Next. Leadership begins long before you receive a title. Recognize the strengths and values you already have, build confidence in your own voice, and take ownership of your next step. You don't have to wait for a title, position, or permission to lead.

Show Me the Money! Finding Free Money for College. Learn where to find scholarships, grants, and financial aid you don't have to repay, how to avoid missed deadlines, and how to strengthen your applications. For students preparing for college or already enrolled.

First-Gen to First-Gen: What We Wish Someone Had Told Us. A peer-to-peer session led by Tri-Alpha Ambassadors, sharing real advice on asking for help, talking with professors, finding your people, using campus resources, and balancing responsibilities. You may be the first, but you don't have to figure it out alone.