This qualitative phenomenological study examined the factors influencing Mexican Migrant Farm Worker (MMFW) students' persistence in higher education. Twelve MMFW students from three Colorado universities were interviewed to understand the MMFW students' specific barriers and how they overcome obstacles to persist in their education. The study sought to answer the following questions: What influences MMFW students' persistence in higher education? and What recommendations do MMFW students offer to enhance their persistence in higher education? MMFW students tend to have less experience in education and have fewer family members connected to academia: therefore, understanding positive impacts on resiliency will help create guidance to contribute to the success of current and future migrant students in higher education. In-depth interviews provided an insight into the lived experiences of MMFW students in higher education and highlighted the internal and external components that enabled persistence in college. Four substantial themes were identified: significant in-and-out of college familial support, navigating hurdles in higher education, creating new identities in college, and experiencing institutional racism. The recommendations for research and practice demonstrated the importance of institutional and community support to achieve MMFW students' goal of obtaining a four-year college degree. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]