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
2012 Annual Low Income Levels
(Effective January 2012 Until Further Notice)
| Size of Family Unit | Income* |
|---|---|
| 1 | $16,755 |
| 2 | $22,695 |
| 3 | $28,635 |
| 4 | $34,575 |
| 5 | $40,515 |
| 6 | $46,455 |
| 7 | $52,395 |
| 8 | $58,335 |
For family units with more than 8 members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,940.