Am I TRIO?

Eligibility Requirements

In each entering class, approximately one in three students is eligible for the TRIO Achievement Program.
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

1. You are citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
2. You do not already have a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree.
3. And at least one of the following is true:
   
   • Neither of your parents (or guardians) has a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree.
   • Your family's income meets federal income eligibility guidelines based on household size.
   • You have a documented permanent physical or learning disability that impacts your educational experience.

Please contact Risa Lopez at 309-341-7776 to discuss your interest in the program or if you have any questions about TRIO eligibility.

"TRIO just helps me feel like I am not the only first-generation low-income student who is trying to graduate. I am not the only one experiencing hardships and family problems. If TRIO didn't exist, I think I probably would have transferred or dropped out."