TRIO SSS Eligibility Criteria

Check your Eligibility

Students must meet all three of the criteria below: 

  1. Is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance. 
  2. Is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at The University of North Alabama.
  3. Has a need for academic support, as determined by The University of North Alabama, in order to pursue successfully a postsecondary educational program. Students meeting one or more of the following conditions meet this requirement: 
    1. ACT composite or any sub-score below 21
    2. SAT Verbal or Math score below 460
    3. High school GPA below 2.75
    4. UNA Math placement in MA 100 or 105
    5. UNA English placement in EN 099
    6. Did not complete high school but obtained GED
    7. Currently has failing grades in one or more courses
    8. Returning adult student (beginning college at age 23 or older)
    9. Majoring in underrepresented, highly demanding and rigorous majors such as engineering, math, nursing, accounting, pre-med/biology or pre-pharmacy
    10. Feels under prepared for college-level coursework.
    11. Needs help in determining career or educational goals
    12. Needs academic support in major/required courses
    13. Is in danger of losing a scholarship due to academic performance

**Not sure about your academic need? Reach out to trio@una.edu for more information. 

Students must also meet at least one of the following qualifications to be eligible for the TRIO SSS program:

  • First-Generation college student (if you lived with both parents/guardian neither parent has a bachelor’s degree; if you lived with only one parent, that parent does not have a bachelor’s degree.)
  • Documented Disability (registered with UNA’s Disability Support Services)
  • Demonstrate Economic Need (based on household taxable income)

 

Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels
(Effective January 11, 2024 until further notice)

Size of Family Unit

48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions

Alaska

Hawaii

1

$22,590

$28,215

$25,965

2

$30,660

$38,310

$35,250

3

$38,730

$48,405

$44,535

4

$46,800

$58,500

$53,820

5

$54,870

$68,595

$63,105

6

$62,940

$78,690

$72,390

7

$71,010

$88,785

$81,675

8

$79,080

$98,880

$90,960

 

If you meet the eligibility requirements, the first step is to apply to the TRIO SSS program. A TRIO SSS staff member will contact eligible students with the next steps after screening their application. After you are accepted, you can begin participating in the program and utilizing the services we offer.

 

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