First-Generation, Limited-Income Students
The path to college isn’t the same for everyone, and our goal at Hopkins is to ensure all students feel supported, empowered, and excited to make contributions to our community. If you’re the first student in your family to attend college, please know there is a network of people, offices, and programs dedicated to making sure your transition to Hopkins is successful and you’re well prepared to meet your full potential throughout your time here.
First-generation college students are typically identified as students whose parents, guardians or other custodial family members have not completed a four-year degree. A number of first-generation students also receive federal Pell grant assistance as their families may have limited financial resources. These group of students are known as FLI within the Hopkins community.
Don’t think too much about what other people are doing and just focus on what needs to happen for you to be happy in all facets. You owe it to yourself to figure out what works for you to function properly. – Destiny Staten ’20
Now what?
At Johns Hopkins, there are many staff members and campus services to guide you and help you navigate the many resources available to you. This website seeks to provide you with resources, insight, and advice that can help you thrive and succeed on campus as you pursue your degree. We encourage you to explore this site for key information that can support you on your journey, such as the information listed below. We also encourage you to join the FLI Network to stay up-to-date with events, new resources and services, and opportunities (e.g., scholarships, jobs, internships, research, and more).
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Summer Scholarship Workshop
Need help getting started on your application to the 2024 Life Design Summer Scholarship & Development Program? This workshop will walk you through the main components of the application and help you begin drafting a compelling personal statement that addresses the key themes of the program.
Wednesday, March 13, 8:00 – 9:30 PM EDT
Thursday, March 21, 8:00 – 9:30 PM EDT
Mar 7
“Join us for an empowering evening as Alejandra Campoverdi shares her heartfelt journey as a first-generation individual in her memoir ‘FIRST GEN’. Don’t miss out on this inspiring book talk filled with honesty, healing, and empowerment! 📚✨ #BookTalk #FirstGen #Inspiration #AlejandraCampoverdi #johnshopkins #flinetwork
Feb 29
📚 Calling all FLI students! 🌟 Join us on March 14th for a memorable book talk where we`ll explore the power of impactful quotes from "First Gen". 🗓️ Secure your spot today on HopkinsGroups and get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of literature! #Hopkins #alejandracampoverdi #Firstgen #FLI
Feb 28
Johns Hopkins University is designated as a First-Gen Forward Institution.