Eligibility Requirements

 

Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and may be eligible for services if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Neither of your parents has received a bachelor’s degree
  • You have a verifiable disability
  • Your financial aid package includes a Pell Grant
What is first-generation?

A first-generation college student is one whose parents have not completed a four-year college program.

If you think you may be eligible (see steps below), please stop by the Student Support Services Program Office in the Student Services Building in Room 2010 to fill out an application.

Eligibility For Student Support Services

You can qualify one of three ways...

Part I: Low-Income Guidelines

Number of People in Household

Taxable Income Ranges*

1

$20,385

2

$27,465

3

$34,545

4

$41,625

5

$48,705

6

$55,785

7

$62,865

8

$69,945

For families with more than 8 members, please add $7,080 for each additional member.

Did your taxable income fall within the range of your family size?

If you answered “yes,” you are Low Income eligible for the Student Support Services program.

 

Part II: Educational Background

Does your father/guardian have a four-year degree?

Does your mother/guardian have a four-year degree?

If you answered “no” to BOTH questions, you are First Generation eligible for the Student Support Services program.

 

Part III: Disability

Do you have a documented disability?

If you answered “yes”, you are Disability eligible for the Student Support Services program.