To be eligible for REACH/TRIO Student Support Services, students must meet guidelines determined by the federal government. Students may be eligible for the program if they meet at least one of the following criteria: are a first generation college student, fall within income-eligibility, or have a documented disability.
Find out if you are eligible by completing our Online REACH/TRIO Application or download a Printable Application.
Am I a first generation college student?
First generation college student: a student neither of whose parents has attained a bachelor’s degree OR a student who lives with one parent and that parent has not attained a bachelor’s degree.
Find out if you are eligible by completing our Online REACH/TRIO Application or download a Printable Application.
Am I a first generation college student?
First generation college student: a student neither of whose parents has attained a bachelor’s degree OR a student who lives with one parent and that parent has not attained a bachelor’s degree.
Am I income eligible?
The federal government looks at “taxable income” to determine eligibility for REACH/TRIO Students Support Services. This is not the same as total income or adjusted gross income.
Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels
(Effective Jan. 11, 2019 until further notice)
| Size of Family Unit | 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and outlying Jurisdictions | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,735 | $23,400 | $21,570 |
| 2 | $25,365 | $31,695 | $29,190 |
| 3 | $31,995 | $36,810 | $36,810 |
| 4 | $38,625 | $48,285 | $44,430 |
| 5 | $45,255 | $56,580 | $52,050 |
| 6 | $51,885 | $64,875 | $59,670 |
| 7 | $58,515 | $73,170 | $67,290 |
| 8 | $65,145 | $81,465 | $74,910 |
For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $6,480 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $8,100 for Alaska; and $7,455 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.
Do I have a documented disability?
This is determined by the Cazenovia College Office of Special Services. If you wish to discuss your disability status and potential accommodations, please contact Cynthia Pratt at 315-655-7308 or email cpratt@cazenovia.edu.
This is determined by the Cazenovia College Office of Special Services. If you wish to discuss your disability status and potential accommodations, please contact Cynthia Pratt at 315-655-7308 or email cpratt@cazenovia.edu.