Eligibility

In accordance with Federal regulations, applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident AND
  2. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Chadron State College AND
  3. Demonstrate a strong need for academic support AND
  4. Meet one or more of the following:
    • Be a first generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a 4-year degree)
    • Have a documented disability
    • Have financial need based on U.S. Federal Income Requirements

Students are encouraged to complete an application so that SSS Staff can review and determine eligibility.

Federal TRIO Programs
Current-Year Low-Income Levels

(Effective January 15, 2025 until further notice)

Size of Family Unit

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

Alaska

Hawaii

1

$23,475

$29,325

$26,985

2

$31,725

$39,645

$36,480

3

$39,975

$49,965

$45,975

4

$48,225

$60,285

$55,470

5

$56,475

$70,605

$64,965

6

$64,725

$80,925

$74,460

7

$72,975

$91,245

$83,955`

8

$81,225

$101,565

$93,450

Each Additional Family Member

$5,500

$6880

$6,330

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 2025 poverty guidelines are in effect as of January 15, 2025. Federal Register on January 17, 2025.

Apply

Please complete and submit the  online application for the 2025-2026 semester.

Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. You cannot save and restart this application. You may want to review the included items, take some time to make notes and gather the required documents, and then return to submit your application. If you have any questions, please call our office at (308) 432-6069.