About US
FLIP National is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015 to promote equal opportunity for first-generation and low-income students in institutions of higher learning. We aim to establish campus-based chapters and promote collaboration among institutions in addressing issues that first-generation and low-income students face.
We have earmarked seven“Target Areas”namely: Food Insecurity, Student Homelessness, Academic Development, Student Wellness & Community Building, Financial Support, Professional Development and Awareness & Visibility. This organization hopes to raise awareness about the issues that hamper the academic success and well-being of FGLI students and pursue sustainable solutions through establishment of initiatives and advocacy for policy change.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to see a world of post-secondary education where first-generation and low-income students have all the adequate resources and support to fulfill their academic potential and achieve their career ambitions.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote equal opportunity for first-generation and low-income students in institutions of higher learning.
MISSION IN ACTION
We act on our mission in the the following ways:
Community Building
We strive to physical and virtual communities for first-generation and/or low-income students, alumni/ae, faculty, and administrators within and across institutions of higher learning
Resource Allocation
We establishing and/or expand chapter and national initiatives to alleviate the stress factors that hamper the aca- demic success and well-being of rst-generation and/or low-income students in institutions of higher earning;
Advocacy
We advocate for policy changes to support first-generation and/or low-income students through our chapters at various institutions across the country, and on the national and in- ternational levels.
our Work
Here’s an excerpt of some of our initiatives. See Target Areas page for more details on national and chapter initiatives.
Let’s Start Something new
Become a FLIP National Chapter
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