This resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025 , as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." This date commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a landmark law focused on increasing postsecondary education access for students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students. A first-generation college student is defined as an individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree. The resolution highlights that first-generation students, who currently comprise 54 percent of all college students, often face additional academic, financial, and social challenges. It acknowledges the critical role of programs like the Federal TRIO programs and Pell Grants , established by the Higher Education Act, in helping these students access and succeed in higher education. The Senate urges all people in the United States to celebrate this day, recognize the important role first-generation college students play in developing the future workforce, and celebrate the foundational Act and its supportive programs.