Contact Us
Phone: 828-227-7127
Email: sssprogram@wcu.edu
On Campus: 138 Killian Annex

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Eligibility

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.

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