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, download and print the independent student income verification form, fill it out to it’s entirety, and then return to TRIO SSS office in person or at TRIO_SSS@bigbend.edu or veronicag@bigbend.edu.  

Documento de estudiante independiente en español.

Please note: the document requires a physical signature! 

Income verification for a dependent student found here!

To complete the TRIO SSS income verification, download and print the dependent student income verification form, fill it out to it’s entirety, and then return to TRIO SSS office in person or at TRIO_SSS@bigbend.edu or veronicag@bigbend.edu

Documento de estudiante dependiente en español.

Please note: the document requires a parent/guardian’s physical signature! 

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