Student First
Palm Beach, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation
Student First is a management platform for career and vocational schools that handles operational tasks including clock-hour compliance tracking, placement tracking, and financial aid management. It supports PELL packaging, clock-hour SAP, and Title IV compliance to keep institutions audit-ready.
Founders & leadership
Student First was founded in 2021 by David Meek.
Board
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Robert MillerBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026
▶$5.2MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.2MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert MillerDirector, Promoter
- Garland HallExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Wesley MatthewsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- David MeekExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $5.2M
- Amount sold
- $5.2M
- First sale
- May 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.5MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.5MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David MeekExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Robert MillerDirector, Promoter
- Wesley MatthewsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Garland HallExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- First sale
- Apr 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
by search overlapEllucian169 shared keywordsEllucian provides an AI-native cloud platform for higher education institutions, covering the student lifecycle alongside human capital management and finance. Its products help colleges and universities manage students, people, and resources.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Student First do?
- Student First is a management platform for career and vocational schools that handles operational tasks including clock-hour compliance tracking, placement tracking, and financial aid management. It supports PELL packaging, clock-hour SAP, and Title IV compliance to keep institutions audit-ready.
- Who founded Student First?
- Student First was founded by David Meek in 2021.
- How much funding has Student First raised?
- Student First has disclosed $8.7M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Student First headquartered?
- Student First is headquartered in Palm Beach, US.

