Eligibility
Participants MUST meet the criteria specified below:
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident* OR Be a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Palau) OR Be a resident of the Freely Associated States—the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Reside in Kent or Muskegon County
- High school senior and beyond
- Be at least 19 years old; if less than 19, a Talent Search program cannot appropriately serve the individual.
- Be first-generation – neither parent has a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Identify as low-income (Federal TRIO Programs 2026 Low-Income Levels | U.S. Department of Education)
- Express a desire to enroll, or continue in a program of postsecondary education, and request information or assistance in applying for admission to, or financial aid for, such a program
- A veteran, regardless of age, is eligible to participate
|
Size of Family Unit |
48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions |
|---|---|
|
1 |
$23,940 |
|
2 |
$32,460 |
|
3 |
$40,980 |
|
4 |
$49,500 |
|
5 |
$58,020 |
|
6 |
$66,540 |
|
7 |
$75,060 |
|
8 |
$83,580 |
|
Each Additional Family Member |
$8,520 |
Page last modified February 26, 2026