To qualify for the TRIO Students Support Services Program, you must ... 

• Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
• Currently attending NIC at least half time (6 credits minimum) working toward an AA or AS degree (preference is given to full-time students, but students attending at least half time are welcome to apply.
• Be able to complete an associates degree and transfer within 4 years.
• Plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
• Have an academic need for student support services
• Meet at least one of the following three criteria set by the Department of Education:
  1. A student with limited financial means (meet federal criteria for low-income)
  2. A first generation college student (neither parent has earned a baccalaureate degree).
  3. A student with a documented disability. 
     

Click here to complete Application Packet

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Please have your tax information available from the previous year, including number of dependents (if applicable) and your taxable income.   
• Estimated time to complete application: 7-14 minutes.

Feel free to print a copy of your application for your records. If you have questions or would prefer to apply in person, please contact us at (208) 769-5979 or come to the TRIO office in the Student Union Building, second floor inside Suite 210.