Contact Us
Phone: 828-227-7127
Email: sssprogram@wcu.edu
On Campus: 138 Killian Annex
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Students are eligible for Student Support Services if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Are a first generation college student
- Meet income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education
- Have a documented disability
First Generation College Student
The term first generation college student refers to students whose parents did not obtain a four-year degree from a college or university.
Income Guidelines
The TRIO Low-Income Levels, as determined by the US Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS), are as follows:
|
Size of Family Unit |
48 Contiguous States, DC, and Outlying Jurisdications |
Alaska |
Hawaii |
|
1 |
$16,245 |
$20,295 |
$18,690 |
|
2 |
$21,855 |
$27,315 |
$25,140 |
|
3 |
$27,465 |
$34,335 |
$31,590 |
|
4 |
$33,075 |
$41,335 |
$38,040 |
|
5 |
$38,685 |
$48,375 |
$44,490 |
|
6 |
$44,295 |
$55,395 |
$50,940 |
|
7 |
$49,905 |
$62,415 |
$57,390 |
|
8 |
$55,515 |
$69,435 |
$63,840 |
Documented Disability
Students who have a documented disability are eligible to receive services through SSS. Students who seek to receive accommodations may contact the Disability Services office.









