Eligibility
The eligibility requirements for the TRIO SSS program are determined by federal guidelines.
To be eligible, students must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate and
- Be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College in a college-level program and
- Intend to transfer to a four-year college to pursue a bachelor's degree and
- Not already have a degree from a four-year college or university
In addition to the requirements above, our students must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent nor guardian has graduated from a four-year college or university) OR
- Be low-income (according to federal guidelines*) OR
- Have a documented disability and are registered with the Special Populations Coordinator
*Refer to the Federal Low-Income Guidelines Table below. For families with more than
eight members, add $6,720 for each additional family member.
Note: "Taxable Income" is different than Adjusted Gross Income. If you have any questions or difficulty locating Taxable Income, please reach out
to us at trio@wvc.edu
Household Size | Taxable Income | |
1 | $19,140 | |
2 | $25,860 | |
3 | $32,580 | |
4 | $39,300 | |
5 | $46,020 | |
6 | $52,740 | |
7 | $59,460 | |
8 | $66,180 | |
If you have any questions about our eligibility requirements, please email us at trio@wvc.edu.
Download our TRIO SSS fillable application here.