A new study examines where first-generation college students find support and how those sources vary by circumstance. The analysis finds that first-gen students draw heavily on family, peers, and campus staff, but it also documents gaps in advising and resource access that can limit consistent progress. The reporting emphasizes that support networks do not always translate into effective navigation of academic systems, particularly when students face barriers to timely information about advising, financial resources, and program requirements. Community College Research Center findings highlight uneven service reach. The study also points to the need for clearer pathways to support so students can identify who to contact, when to engage, and how to access institutional services before issues compound.