FGLI
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | First-generation, low-income |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
FGLI stands for First-generation, low-income, an academic abbreviation.
Label for students who are the first in their families to attend college and come from low-income households, used by universities that run dedicated support programs, mentoring and emergency funds. Pronounced "figgly".
Example: The university's FGLI center offers free textbooks and winter break housing.
Usage notes
Definitions of "first-generation" vary: some schools count only students whose parents have no bachelor's degree, others any college attendance. Programs such as QuestBridge and federal TRIO services target similar students. Some universities write "1G" or "first-gen" instead.
Related abbreviations
More academic abbreviations
- EC – Extracurricular activity
- ED – Early decision
- EFC – Expected Family Contribution
- F-1 – F-1 student visa
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- FE – Further education
- FSA – Federal Student Aid
- FSEOG – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- FTE – Full-time equivalent
- FWS – Federal Work-Study
- GA – Graduate assistant
- GE – General education