First-Generation and Limited Income Students

Welcome!

This guide provides additional resources on the topic of first-generation and limited-income students to support the Boatwright Library physical book display. It also features resources and links in acknowledgment of the 2023 First-Generation College Celebration on November 8th.

• Click on the "2023 National First-Generation Student Celebration Week" link to the left to learn about the nationwide event from the Center for First-Generation Student Success.

Special Event: FLI Celebration Dinner - Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6 - 7:30PM, Richmond Room, Heilman Dining Center

It's time to celebrate you and all your accomplishments! Join us for a special National First-gen Day Celebration Dinner, (with really yummy food) featuring some words of wisdom from a former first-gen student herself and faculty member of the Jepson School, Dr. Crystal Hoyt. Also attending will be lots of supportive faculty and staff, most of whom are first-gen so you can build your UR network of friends, allies, and mentors. Register here at https://tinyurl.com/URFLIDinner by Nov. 1 to guarantee your spot.

Key Definitions

• What is the Spiders FLI Program?
  • Spiders FLI is a program that offers information about college and beyond, networking opportunities, leadership experiences, mentoring, community-building events, and recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of our first-generation and low-income students.
  • The program is supported through the Student Center for Equity and Inclusion.
• Who is considered a first-generation student?
  • At Richmond, first-generation refers to students for whom neither parent or guardian have completed a four-year college degree. They may have attended some college, or obtained an Associate’s degree, and might even have an older sibling who completed college, but you still qualify as a first-generation college student and can participate in all aspects of the Spiders FLI program.
• Who is a limited-income student?
  • Limited-income students generally receive a substantial financial aid package from Richmond, covering most of the cost of their education, and/or are eligible to receive the federal Pell grant.

For additional information, please visit the UR First-Gen & Limited Income webpage