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Johns Hopkins celebrates its FLI community
Among JHU's undergraduate student body, about 30% is first-generation and/or limited-income, up from 17% in 2013
Johns Hopkins University's first-generation, limited-income (FLI) community joined hundreds of universities across the country on Nov. 8 in recognizing National First-Generation College Student Day. To celebrate, Hopkins students, graduates, staff, faculty, and friends came together on Keyser Quad at the Homewood campus for an afternoon of art, giveaways, and refreshments.
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"It was so exciting to see the number and enthusiasm of FLI students as well as the campus partners that came out to show their support," junior Anne Li said. "FLI Day this year really captured the heart in bringing all of us together to show we're not alone and we have more than what it takes to thrive."
Hanna Jackson, executive director for student success, said that in addition to having fun, FLI Day was about demonstrating the resources, support, and community available to the university's FLI students.
"You're not alone," she said. "You've got so much support behind you, in the classroom, across divisions, across departments, and that's what we're seeing today."
About 30% of Hopkins undergrads are first-generation and/or limited-income, up from 17% in 2013. This increased access to a Hopkins education is one of the direct impacts of Michael R. Bloomberg's historic $1.8 billion gift to support financial aid in 2018. The gift established need-blind and no-loan admissions for undergraduate students. It also led to the launch of the FLI Network and related initiatives, anchored within the Center for Student Success, which is part of Student Affairs. These initiatives offer numerous support services for FLI students, including the Success Coaching Program in Academic Advising, or SCAA, and other programs and advocacy efforts.
