First-Generation College Celebration

The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) initiated the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, 2017 to coincide with the 52nd anniversary of the Higher Education Act.

Institutions around the country are invited to celebrate the presence and experiences of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on their campuses.

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Oxnard College is proud to serve all students in our community!

Our definition of a first-generation college student is a "student who does not have a support system in place to help them navigate the complexity of higher education".

The Higher Education Act (HEA) is a federal law that governs the administration of federal higher education programs. Its purpose is to strengthen the educational resources of our colleges and universities and to provide financial assistance for students in postsecondary and higher education.

First passed in 1965 to ensure that every individual has access to higher education, regardless of income or zip code, the HEA governs student-aid programs, federal aid to colleges, and oversight of teacher preparation programs. It is generally scheduled for reauthorization by Congress every five years to encourage growth and change.

The HEA has been reauthorized in 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1986, 1992, 1998, and 2008. Current authorization for the programs in the Higher Education Act expired at the end of 2013, but has been extended while Congress prepares changes and amendments.

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