Eligibility

Who is eligible to participate in Student Support Services?

Students must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Lamar University and must meet one or more the following requirements:

A low-income individual - you are receiving financial aid, such as, PELL Grant, SEOG, Student Loan, Vocational Rehab, need-based scholarship, or your taxable income meets federal guidelines
A first generation college student - Neither of your parents received a four-year college degree before you were 18 years old.
An individual with a disability - You have a documented learning or physical disability. You must be registered with the Students with Disabilities office.

If you meet one of the above qualifications and would like to join the SSS program, please fill out our application and return it to the SSS office (Setzer Center Room 241). To speed up the application process, applicants should also complete the Release of Information form so that SSS administrators can obtain the necessary information from the financial aid dept. If you do not receive financial aid from the university, please submit a copy of your most recent tax return along with your application.

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Last Revised 06/11/2008