Privatization of college tuition creates financial obstacles for, specifically, low-income first-generation college students. They lack parental monetary and emotional support as they struggle with tuition bills.
As well, privatization of individual lives lead first generation students to set higher goals. They are extremely focused on going to college and obtaining a job. However, this individualization can have negative effects if they have certain characteristics [still to be researched] that hinder such success. For example, dependent on the college, it is common that first-generation students feel isolated and disconnected from colleagues. If they fall into the "social isolation" mentioned in Armstrong and Hamilton's study, their mental health, academic performance, and future success may weaken (Armstrong and Hamilton 111).
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