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).

RSVP Today for the last FLI-By event of the semester. Join us to learn how you can set a budget that meet your needs for the summer. Link to RSVP is ...

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Mar 15

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RSVP Today for the last FLI-By event of the semester. Join us to learn how you can set a budget that meet your needs for the summer. Link to RSVP is in our bio. #FLIProud #Jhu

One size fits all?
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When it comes to budgeting (and life in general ) – we need options! The 50-30-20 method is a highly referenced budget ...

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Mar 13

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One size fits all?.When it comes to budgeting (and life in general ) – we need options! The 50-30-20 method is a highly referenced budget technique – but what about the alternatives? .According to consumer research most people spend upward of 70% of their whole income on basic necessities. While the 50-30-20 rule has worked for some – it can be unrealistic for many including college students, young professionals, or for people living in expensive cities. Check out these budgeting tools and see which one works best for you!#jhu #fliproud

Moving? Studying or interning abroad or domestically this summer? Or just taking a much needed break? Meet with us next week Thursday to prepare and ...

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Mar 11

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Moving? Studying or interning abroad or domestically this summer? Or just taking a much needed break? Meet with us next week Thursday to prepare and learn how to manage your summer funds without breaking the bank. Link to RSVP is in our bio. #FLIProud

So what is the FLI-By Program? A “how-to” program designed with your lifestyle in mind. We know how busy life can get so we designed this program ...

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Mar 10

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So what is the FLI-By Program? A “how-to” program designed with your lifestyle in mind. We know how busy life can get so we designed this program to make it easier for you to receive guidance on a few hot topics in 30 min. We hope many of you would FLI-By to learn or connect with us.

Have you registered yet? We’re a few days away from our 2nd FLI wellness event. Join us to discuss the origins of the inner critic and strategies to...

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Mar 8

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Have you registered yet? We’re a few days away from our 2nd FLI wellness event. Join us to discuss the origins of the inner critic and strategies to counteract the critic so that we feel empowered to take healthy risks to reach our potential. This workshop will be held on Zoom on Monday, March 13th from 6pm - 7:30pm. Link to rsvp is in our bio.

March is about greener pastures 🍀🌈💰
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This month, the FLI Network is focusing on financial wellness. Financial wellness is all about ...

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Mar 6

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March is about greener pastures 🍀🌈💰.This month, the FLI Network is focusing on financial wellness. Financial wellness is all about creating satisfaction with current and future financial situations. This includes building literacy and envisioning a future that is grounded in your personal values and goals. .No matter what your individual goals are… we all can benefit from saving money! Register for our upcoming FLI-BY Financial series on 3/16 (link in bio!) and tune in next #MindfullMonday for more advice on building financial wellness! #jhu #fliproud

Save the date for part 2 of the FLI-By program on Thursday, March 16th at 7pm via Zoom. This 30-min interactive workshop will teach you practical ways...

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Mar 2

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Save the date for part 2 of the FLI-By program on Thursday, March 16th at 7pm via Zoom. This 30-min interactive workshop will teach you practical ways to use your fund to cover essential expenses and have fun while working toward your financial goals. Link to RSVP is in our bio. #FLIProud #Jhu

SAVE THE DATE for our 2nd FLI Wellness Program event. In this series, we will discuss the origins of the inner critic and strategies to counteract the...

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Mar 1

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