Unique Characteristics
of
Hispanic College Students
There are organizations that may understand the unique
situation of Latino students. If you
read the list below, perhaps you will see a description that matches your
circumstance.
Family obligations present a challenge to Hispanic learners.
A 2015 survey found that 2/3 of Hispanic men and women who sought full-time
work or joined the military after high school claimed to have done so in order
to financially support their loved ones.
FIRST-GENERATION
COLLEGE STUDENTS
First-generation Hispanic college students face additional
obstacles. A study estimates that up to half of Latino parents have not
received any post-secondary education. “Without family background in the college
experience,” the study notes, “these students may find it difficult to fully
engage in college life, which can lead them to drop out and not complete a
degree.”
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE
Language barriers are another factor. Hispanics made up 46%
of all U.S. immigrants in 2013, and roughly 80% of the country’s English
Language Learners (ELLs) identify as Hispanic. The lack of English speakers in
the home is a major reason why some Hispanic students perform poorly on tests.
CHILDREN OF MIGRANT
WORKERS
Another underrepresented group are the children of Hispanic
migrant workers. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education serves approximately 345,000 Hispanic students between the
ages of three and 21. However, because
migrant families are constantly on the move, these students often struggle.
If any of the situations above apply to you, there are opportunities for scholarships to help pay for college attendance. Check out the website below to find more detailed information about what is discussed above, and to learn how to start the financial aid process.
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