Eligibility

  1. Citizenship / Residency requirements

    Be a U.S. citizen or meet residency requirements for federal student financial assistance.

    Determine residency requirements from Federal Student Aid.

  2. Enrollment

    Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at UW-Milwaukee.

  3. Meet TRIO federal eligibility guidelines

    • First-generation college student
      • First generation college students are defined as those whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a Bachelor’s degree.
    • Meet federal income guidelines
      • Each year, the U.S. Department of Education publishes guidelines which define low income based on family size.
    • Have a qualifying documented disability
      • Disability refers to students with a physical or mental impairment which limits a major life activity. This includes learning disabilities. Such disabilities need to be documented.