Penn is committed to ensuring that the benefits of our world-class education are accessible to students from all social and economic backgrounds. With the largest grant-based financial aid program in the United States alongside robust and ever-expanding campus community and academic supports for first-generation undergraduates, Penn continues to explore ways to expand access to its robust educational experience. Penn First Plus was established under the leadership of our 8th President, Dr. Amy Gutmann, to provide centralized leadership and support for these efforts.