Eligibility Information
Eligible Undergraduates
As indicated by the Code of Federal Regulations in § 646.3- Who is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project?
A student is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project if the student meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance.
(b) Is enrolled at the grantee institution or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at that institution.
(c) Has a need for academic support, as determined by the grantee, in order to pursue successfully a postsecondary educational program.
(d) Is—
(1) A low-income individual;
(2) A first generation college student; or
(3) An individual with disabilities.
Federal TRIO Programs / Curren-Year Low-Income Levels
(Effective January 19, 2023 until further notice)
| Size of Family Unit | 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 | $27,315 | $25,155 |
| 2 | $29,580 | $36,960 | $34,020 |
| 3 | $37,290 | $46,605 | $42,885 |
| 4 | $45,000 | $56,250 | $51,750 |
| 5 | $52,710 | $65,895 |
$60,615 |
| 6 | $60,420 | $75,540 | $68,480 |
| 7 | $68,130 | $85,185 | $78,345 |
| 8 | $75,840 | $94,830 | $87,210 |
For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $7,710 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $9,645 for Alaska; and $8,865 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.
The figures shown under family income represent amounts equal to 150 percent of the family income levels established by the Census Bureau for determining poverty status. The poverty guidelines were published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register on January 19, 2023 and are effective as of January 19, 2023.