It's no secret that younger siblings often look up to their older brothers or sisters. In fact, familial educational achievement has been linked to student success by the Department of Education. That's why organizations such as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund place such an emphasis on helping students become the first in their family to attend college.
College is "the seed we want to plant," says Frank Alvarez, the organization's CEO. "As soon as there's a degree in the household, things like applying to college and financial aid become known because students have an embedded mentor."
Watching a family member successfully finish high school can put graduation within reach for younger siblings, explains Teddi Fishman, director of the International Center for Academic Integrity at Clemson University.
"Having an older sibling who's graduated helps kids get through school," Fishman says. "They see [graduation] as a viable option."
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