FLIP National Brochure

The Corporate Brochure
ABOUT US
FLIP National is a non-profit established in September 2015 to promote equal opportunity
for first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students in institutions of higher education.
FLIP National acts on its Mission by:
• Building a community for first-generation and/or low-income students, alumni/ae, faculty,
and administrators within and across institutions of higher learning;
• Establishing and/or expanding initiatives to alleviate the stress factors that hamper the academic
success and well-being of first-generation and/or low-income students in institutions
of higher earning; and
• Advocating 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 international
levels.
WHO WE ARE.
WHAT WE DO.
FLIP National is a movement of First Generation
and Low-Income students and allies in
the form of school administrators, donors and
corporations fighting to provide resources, advocate
policy changes and create safe spaces for
first-generation and/or low income students.
FLIP National aims to establish campus-based
chapters and promote collaboration among institutions
in addressing issues that first-generation
and low-income students face. This organization
hopes to raise awareness abot 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.
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