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 First-Generation College Celebration each November.
- Click on the "National First-Generation Student Celebration Week" link to the left to learn about the nationwide event from the Center for First-Generation Student Success.
Events List for 2024 First-Gen Week
Key FLI Student Contacts and Links
- Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth
- Associate Director, Hub for Student Inclusion and Community
- Whitehurst Hall, Room #210
- (804)-484-1655
- lisa.mathewsailsworth@richmond.edu
- Hub for Student Inclusion and Community - Main Webpage
- Spiders FLI Listserv
FAQ
- 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 limited-income students.
- The program is supported through the Hub for Student Inclusion and Community
- 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, including those whom are eligible to receive the federal Pell grant.
For additional information, please visit the UR First-Gen & Limited Income webpage