Who Qualifies
- US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
- First-generation college-bound student
- Student must attend a participating high school where ETS services are provided
- Attain/have Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or above
- Between the ages of 11-27
- Family meets low-income guidelines* (see chart below)
* Two-thirds of ETS participants must meet low-income guidelines.
Federal TRIO Programs
2009 Annual Low Income Levels
(Effective February 2009 Until Further Notice)
| Family Size | Maximum Total Parental Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $16,245 |
| 2 | $21,855 |
| 3 | $27,465 |
| 4 | $33,075 |
| 5 | $38,685 |
| 6 | $44,295 |
| 7 | $49,905 |
| 8 | $55,515 |
For family size with more than 8 members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,610.