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First-generation students

Evidence Brief: Eight Best Practices to Support First-Generation and Low-Income Students in Post-Secondary School (2018)
Youth Research and Evaluation Exchange (YouthREX) Evidence brief highlighting best practices for supporting first-generation and low-income students in post-secondary education.
PATH: Access Programs and Pathways Database
Network for Access to Education (NAE) Database of access programs and pathways at Toronto colleges and universities.
Access Resources and Collaboration
Network for Access to Education (NAE) Collaborative network and initiative aimed at enhancing access to post-secondary education and training for individuals in Toronto who face barriers to education.
Access to Post-Secondary Education- Research Summary (2020)
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Summary of research on improving access to post-secondary education for underrepresented groups, such as students from low-income families, Indigenous students, students with disabilities, and first-generation students.