Eligibility Requirements
1. You are an undergraduate student who is pursuing their first Bachelor's Degree and is enrolled at UH Mānoa,
AND
2. You are a citizen or national of the United States, or meet the residency requirements to apply for Free Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA)
- The residency requirement includes American Samoa, Guam, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Island students
- Or you possess a Permanent Resident Card (aka Green Card)
AND
3. You are a first-generation college student
- This means neither of your parents completed a bachelor's degree. If a parent has earned an associate's degree, you are still considered first-generation,
AND/OR
4. Your family's taxable income OR your taxable income (if you are an independent financial aid student) meets U.S. Department of Education income criteria.
You must meet requirements 1 and 2, and can meet either 3 or 4. If you are uncertain about whether you are eligible, or have any questions, we encourage you to apply and talk to a TRIO Mānoa academic advisor.
How to Apply
Thank You for Your Interest!
Applications for this school year are now closed.
We are grateful for the interest in our program. Be sure to check back regularly so you don't miss the next opportunity to apply!
Please view the image below to see the application process. All steps must be completed before you officially become part of the TRIO ʻOhana.
For any questions please email trio.manoa@hawaii.edu.
