Eligibility

As a federally funded academic support program, TRIO is required to adhere to program regulations based upon the Higher Education Opportunity Act (formerly the Higher Education Act 1964).

Students must meet ALL of the following requirements at the college level:

• Must be at least a half-time student at Scott Community College
• Be a United States citizen or a legal resident of the United States
• Demonstrate academic need-successful applicants must have a 2.5 college grade point average
• Demonstrate a commitment/ability to transfer and obtain a bachelor’s degree

In addition, students must meet at least ONE of the following requirements at the federal level to apply for the program:

1. First Generation Student
   If neither of your parents has earned a Bachelor’s degree, you are considered a first generation college student.
   
   
2. Lower Household Income
   Household income must meet the below federal income guidelines.

   Federal Income Guidelines

   Size of Family Unit	48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions	Alaska	Hawaii
   1	$18,210	$22,770	$20,940
   2	$24,690	$30,870	$28,395
   3	$31,170	$38,970	$35,850
   4	$37,650	$47,070	$43,305
   5	$44,130	$55,170	$50,760
   6	$50,610	$63,270	$58,215
   7	$57,090	$71,370	$65,670
   8	$63,570	$79,470	$73,125

   
   
   
3. Documented Disability
   If a student has a documented (physical or learning) disability, the student is; “Disability Eligible”. Documentation must come from SCC Disability Services Office.

 

TRIO Student Support Services Application

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If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please call the TRIO Office at 563-441-4074.