Eligibility

Am I eligible to receive
TRIO Student Support Services?

TRIO Students MUST:

Be a US Citizen or
Permanent Resident
Be admitted to
Riverland Community College
Have a need for
academic support

And be ONE (1) or more of these three things:

Low Income
(see table below)
First Generation
neither parent completed a 4-year degree
Have a
documented disability

Still not sure of your eligibility?
Submit an application and we will help you to determine if you are eligible.

Phone: (507) 433-0820   |   Email: TRIO@riverland.edu

 

Low Income Guidelines

Effective January 11, 2024 until further notice

Family Size: 1
  • 48 States/D.C.: $22,590
  • Alaska: $28,215
  • Hawaii: $25,965
Family Size: 2
  • 48 States/D.C.: $30,660
  • Alaska: $38,310
  • Hawaii: $35,250
Family Size: 3
  • 48 States/D.C.: $38,730
  • Alaska: $48,405
  • Hawaii: $44,535
Family Size: 4
  • 48 States/D.C.: $46,800
  • Alaska: $58,500
  • Hawaii: $53,820
Family Size: 5
  • 48 States/D.C.: $54,870
  • Alaska: $68,595
  • Hawaii: $63,105
Family Size: 6
  • 48 States/D.C.: $62,940
  • Alaska: $78,690
  • Hawaii: $72,390
Family Size: 7
  • 48 States/D.C.: $71,010
  • Alaska: $88,785
  • Hawaii: $81,675
Family Size: 8
  • 48 States/D.C.: $79,080
  • Alaska: $98,880
  • Hawaii: $90,960
Family Size: 9
  • 48 States/D.C.: $87,150
  • Alaska: $108,975
  • Hawaii: $100,245
Family Size: 10
  • 48 States/D.C.: $95,220
  • Alaska: $119,070
  • Hawaii: $109,530
Family Size: 11
  • 48 States/D.C.: $103,290
  • Alaska: $129,165
  • Hawaii: $118,815
Family Size: 12
  • 48 States/D.C.: $111,360
  • Alaska: $139,260
  • Hawaii: $128,100

Note: For family units with more than 12 members, add:

  • $8,070 per person for 48 States/D.C.
  • $10,095 per person for Alaska
  • $9,285 per person for Hawaii

These figures represent 150% of the federal poverty level, as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, effective January 11, 2024.

For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $8,070 (48 states), $10,095 (Alaska), and $9,285 (Hawaii).

A low-income individual is one whose family's taxable income for the previous year did not exceed 150% of the poverty level. These figures represent 150% of the Census Bureau's poverty thresholds as published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 17, 2024.

Not eligible? Still need help?

Visit Riverland Student Services to explore other support options.