Eligibility Requirements
In order to participate in the Adams State College Student Support Services Program, you must meet one or more of the following requirements:
Be a first-generation college student
- First-generation college students are those whose parents have not recieved a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. A student whose parents may have received a technical certificate or may have graduated with an AA/AS from a junior/community college are still eligible for the SSS program.
Have low income that meets federal guidelines
- To find out if you qualify, bring your most recent 1040 tax form into Student Support Services. Academic Counselors use the graph provided on this link to determine your eligibilty. (link text: Income Guidelines; url: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html)
Have a documented physical, learning, or other disability
- Students with disabilities must be registered with the Adams State College Office of Student Affairs. Student Affairs maintains a website, which discusses guidelines and eligibility for disability services at ASC. (link text: disability services ; url: http://www.sa.adams.edu/adaindex.htm).
