How to Apply

The application process for the BBCC TRIO Student Support Services program is as follows.

  1. Complete the online program application.
  2. Meet with TRIO SSS director in person or online for an intake meeting.
  3. Submit a signed income verification (affirming prior year’s taxable income). 
  4. Meet with TRIO SSS advisor for degree planning. 

Not sure if you’re eligible? Click here to view program eligibility guidelines.

What is an income verification?

The U.S. Department of Education specifies that TRIO SSS programs must collect taxable income from applicants (from the previous year) at the time of application to determine eligibility. Whose taxable income is required depends on whether an applicant is considered dependent or independent by financial aid standards. 

An independent student meets one or more of the criteria below and can provide personal taxable income information for program eligibility purposes. 

  • at least 24 years old
  • married
  • graduate or professional student
  • veteran or a member of the armed forces
  • orphan or a ward of the court
  • someone with legal dependents other than a spouse
  • an emancipated minor
  • someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

A dependent student is a student who does not meet any of the criteria for an independent student and must provide parent taxable income information for program eligibility purposes. 

Income verification form for an independent student found here!

To complete the TRIO SSS income verification, click on this income verification for an independent student and fill it out to its entirety. Note: the income you reporting is the year preceding your TRIO SSS application, and the information you’re seeking is taxable income (1040X line 15).  

Income verification for a dependent student found here!

To complete the TRIO SSS income verification, send this income verification for a dependent student link to a parent/guardian and ask them to fill it out to its entirety. Note: the income you reporting is your parent/guardian’s the year preceding your TRIO SSS application, and the information you’re seeking is taxable income (1040X line 15).

Documento de estudiante dependiente en español para que padre, madre, or tutor que llene.