Eligibility
SSSP typically recruits new students in the beginning of the fall or on a case by case basis.
In order to be considered for TRIO SSSP, a student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Must Meet All of the Following Requirements:
- Be a United States (US) Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Enrolled at UTEP (9- 12 credit hours)
- Be a first-generation college student (neither biological parent has a bachelor's degree or higher).
- Meet income guidelines set by the U.S Department of Education
- Have applied for financial aid
Must Meet At least One (1) of the Following Requirements:
- Demonstrate Academic need (student placement into one or more developmental math, reading or English courses the first semester of enrollment.)
- Be registered with the Center for Accommodations and student support (CASS).
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