First Steps

Eligibility Requirements

The First Steps Program focuses on creating opportunities and delivering support for first-generation and underrepresented students who:

  • Must be a first-generation college student
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, sense of civility, ability to persevere, strong motivation to succeed, and commitment to earn a college degree
  • Meet the requirements for admission into Xavier University
  • Are U.S. citizens, or an eligible non-citizen (i.e., has a green card)
  • Sign and complete the FIRST STEPS participation agreement
  • File the FAFSA
  • Complete all task requests in Road to Xavier