McNair Scholars Program
Definitions
Low Income
The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income (1040 line 43; 1040A, line 27; 1040EZ, line 6) for the preceding year did not exceed 150% of the poverty level amount. Visit the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Low-Income Levels site to see current qualifying amounts per state.
First Generation
The term "First-Generation" applies to you if:
- Neither of your parents completed a baccalaureate degree; OR
- Prior to the age of 18, you regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, who did not complete a baccalaureate degree; OR
- Prior to the age of 18, you did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or adoptive parent; OR
- Your parent(s) and/or guardian(s) attended college but do not have a bachelors degree (i.e., did not graduate).
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