To be eligible for admission in the TRIO Program, a student must meet the following requirements:

• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate academic potential and personal motivation to transfer to a four year college or university
• Be accepted for new enrollment at Modesto Junior College or currently enrolled as a full time student at MJC
• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has completed a four year college degree) and/or
• Be low-income, according to guidelines established by the US Department of Education and/or
• Have a verified disability