Dear Prospective TRIO-LEOC participant,
Please review all program eligibility requirements and complete this form to apply now!
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Are you an adult or high school applicant? * - Select Option Adult Applicant High School Applicant
Applicant First Name *
Applicant Middle Name
Applicant Last Name *
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Date of Birth * - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900
Gender - Select Option Male Female Not listed Please specify a value for Gender
Primary Language * - Select Option English Spanish Not listed Please specify a value for Primary Language
Ethnicity (Select all that apply.) * Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American White Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Multi-Racial
Citizen Status * - Select Option US Citizen Permanent Resident Other
Are you... * A Veteran? Active Duty? Spouse of Active Duty? Child of Active Duty? Disabled? None of the Above
Educational Status (Select all that apply.) * High School Senior Currently in GED/HS program High School Incomplete High School Graduate GED Program Graduate Vocational/Technical Certificate Some College College Graduate
School Attending *
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Last Year Grade Attended
School
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Type of School - Select Option 2-Year 4-Year
Current Education Level * - Select Option Adult without High School Credentials High School Graduate/GED High School Senior Not listed Please specify a value for Current Education Level
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State * - Select State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas Armed Forces Afr/Can/EU/ME Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Baker Island California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Federated State of Micronesia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Howland Island Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Johnston Atoll Kansas Kentucky Kingman Reef Louisiana Maine Marshall Islands Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Midway Islands Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Navassa Island Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Palau Palmyra Atoll Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Trust Territory of Pacific Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Wake Island Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
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County * - Select Option Kent Muskegon Not listed Please specify a value for County
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Needs Assessment (Select all that apply.) GED Information GED/Assessment Tutoring Financial Literacy Financial Aid/FAFSA Financial Aid Appeals Scholarships/Other Aid Options Transcript Request for High School GED/College College Applications College Exploration College Placement Exams/Tutoring Career Options/Information Academic Advising Veteran Services Not listed Please specify a value for Needs Assessment (Select all that apply.)
Needs Assessment (Select all that apply.) I need to learn about the correct academic classes that I should take in college I need to learn more about college admissions requirements/fee waivers I need scholarship information/application assistance I need assistance completing FAFSA I need assistance with researching financial aid I plan to attend college I need career counseling/workshops/mentoring I need assistance with financial literacy (i.e. banking, budgeting, saving, etc) I need to know how to prepare to be a postsecondary student I need to learn how to set goals and make better decisions I need to better understand my interests, abilities and other traits I need to visit college campuses to explore my options I need to get involved in positive activities, extra-curricular activities and or clubs or organizations I need a community service agency referral I am currently sharing housing due to economic hardship or loss of housing, awaiting Foster Care placement, living in a Foster home, residing in a Group home or an emergency/transitional shelter I have thought about dropping out of school Not listed Please specify a value for Needs Assessment (Select all that apply.)
I am currently a participant of the following: * Upward Bound Math & Science Upward Bound Talent Search None
List College of Interest
What are your educational and career goals?
When do you plan to attend college?
Did either of your parents (that you live(d) with) received a 4-year degree from a college/university? * - Select Option Yes No Not listed Please specify a value for Did either of your parents (that you live(d) with) received a 4-year degree from a college/university?
Note: Individuals younger than 24 years of age not qualified as Independent must provide their parent or guardian’s tax information and signature.
Are you at least 24 years of age? * - Select Option Yes No
If no, can you claim independent status on your taxes? * - Select Option Yes No
I qualify as independent because I am the following (check all that apply) * married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor, someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
If you are younger than 24 and DO NOT qualify as independent, please complete the information below as a verification of your family's taxable income* from last year. If you are 24 years old or older, or if you qualify as independent, please complete the information below as a verification of your own taxable income* from last year.
My/my family's taxable income* for the last year was within the range of (select ONE response, please) * - Select Option $21,870 or less $21,871 -$29,580 $29,581 -$37,290 $37,291 -$45,000 $45,001 -$52,710 $52,711 -$60,420 $60,421 -$68,130 $68,131 -$75,840 $75,841 or more
Please specify your/your family's taxable income* here ONLY if your/your family's taxable income was $84,106 or more: *
*Taxable Income: This information is located on tax forms (1040-line 11b) DO NOT USE YOUR ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.
How many people live in your household? *
Public assistance you or your household receives - Select Option Cash Assistance Food Assistance Social Security Disability Not listed Please specify a value for Public assistance you or your household receives
Independent Student Signature (If Dependent, Parents need to sign below.)
Today's Date - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - 2024
The information requested on this form will be utilized to assist us in providing services for you or your student. To provide the most effective services, we may need to obtain information from several sources, such as high schools, colleges, testing agencies, counselors, admissions and financial aid officers, social workers, etc. ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT.
I grant the Laker Educational Opportunity Center (LEOC) Program permission to obtain school records, transcripts, standardized test scores (EOC/EOG/SAT/PSAT/ACT/PLAN) grade reports, test results, and financial aid transcripts from the secondary school and college I am attending until I graduate from college or for 6 years after I graduate from high school, according to the terms of the federal LEOC grant. I will also permit LEOC program staff to speak with teachers, counselors, and other school administrators to obtain and exchange information as part of the services I will receive from the LEOC program. I authorize LEOC to access or release copies of my academic transcripts, test scores, college admissions enrollment, and financial aid information that is necessary to assist in achieving my education goals.
Select to OPT OUT of School Records. To opt in, leave this section blank. - Select Option Opt Out
Periodically, students participating in the LEOC program events may be photographed, filmed, or interviewed. I grant permission to the LEOC staff to use my photographs, film or interviews that may be used to promote or publicize the program events or demonstrate how federal funds are utilized to assist students.
Select to OPT OUT of Media Release. To opt in, leave this section blank. - Select Option Opt Out
I understand that the above information will be held strictly confidential and will be used for supporting my educational aspiration for college enrollment. All the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Eligibility:
For internal office use only.
Human Verification *