SSS introduction

Students must qualify as first-generation (neither parent or guardian received a bachelor's degree) AND low income (see current income guideline below), first-generation only or have a documented disability (as supported by documentation submitted to the Disability Services Office). Two-thirds of LHUP's SSS program must include first-generation college students who meet federal income guidelines. One-third of the total population of students with documented disabilities must also qualify as low-income.

Important information for students with disabilities http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html

Federal TRIO Programs
2007 Annual Low Income Levels

(Effective February 2007 Until Further Notice)

Size of Family Unit	48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions	Alaska	Hawaii
1	$15,315	$19,155	$17,625
2	$20,535	$25,680	$23,625
3	$25,755	$32,205	$29,625
4	$30,975	$38,730	$35,625
5	$36,195	$45,255	$41,625
6	$41,415	$51,780	$47,625
7	$46,635	$58,305	$53,625
8	$51,855	$64,830	$59,625

For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,220 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $6,525 for Alaska; and $6,000 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.

Prior year income guidelines

This information comes directly from the Federal Government site.