About FirstGen Forward FirstGen Forward aspires to be a transformational partner for higher education, first-generation students, and all who care about them; working to maximize the success of the FirstGen student population in education, career, and life. That success benefits the economic mobility of the students and the missions of the colleges. It produces multigenerational impacts for families. Our country benefits from the experience, determination, and economic potential of FirstGen graduates in the workforce and our communities. FirstGen Forward, formerly, the Center for First-generation Student Success operations are managed by NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. FirstGen Forward staff are employ