Eligibility
Our project participants are students who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First generation (neither parent has completed a degree at a 4-year college or university)
- Low income background (Low-income verification is based off of Department of Education guidelines). FEDERAL LOW INCOME LEVELS
- Documented physical, emotional, or learning disability
- Demonstrate academic need for program services
Federal TRIO Programs
Current-Year Low-Income Levels
(Effective January 20, 2011 Until Further Notice)
|
Size of Family Unit |
48 Contiguous States, |
Alaska |
Hawaii |
|
1 |
$16,335 |
$20,400 |
$18,810 |
|
2 |
$22,065 |
$27,570 |
$25,395 |
|
3 |
$27,795 |
$34,740 |
$31,980 |
|
4 |
$33,525 |
$41,910 |
$38,565 |
|
5 |
$39,255 |
$49,080 |
$45,150 |
|
6 |
$44,985 |
$56,250 |
$51,735 |
|
7 |
$50,715 |
$63,420 |
$58,320 |
|
8 |
$56,445 |
$70,590 |
$64,905 |
For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,730 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $7,170 for Alaska; and $6,585 for Hawaii.
The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.
This page was last updated on: May 16, 2012