Is the McNair Program for you?

Eligibility Checklist

Statement of Confidentiality The information contained in this application is for the purpose of determining the applicant's eligibility for the McNair program. All information received is confidential.

Before proceeding, please be aware that students who are scheduled to graduate in May 2009 are not eligible to apply.

Begin with the first question. If you answer yes, continue on to the next question and so forth. If you answer no to one of the following questions then the McNair Program is probably not for you.

I am interested in doctoral study (PhD) 

(Note:  Do NOT answer yes if you are interested in

an M.D, PharmD, or JD (law degree)

 

I am a US citizen or permanent resident 

Permanent Resident # if applicable

I am a junior or senior 

I have at least a 2.8 GPA 

I think I would like to learn how to do research 

I am available during summer of 2009 

 

Answered yes to all the questions above?  Great!  Now, there are certain eligibility guidelines that you must meet.

You can qualify for the program in one of two ways:

 If you are classified as one of the following you will qualify to apply:

BlackNative AmericanPacific IslanderHispanic

OR

If you are a first-generation AND low-income student:

This means that you DO NOT have to be a minority student to apply but let’s see what first-generation and low-income means.

First generation = the biological parent(s) or guardian that you lived with prior to your 18th birthday did not have a four-year degree.

Based on the definition provided are you a first-generation student?

Low-income = means that your TAXABLE income does not exceed the federal guidelines.  If your parents/guardian filed you on their tax return this year then we must use their tax return to determine your eligibility.  If you filed as an independent then we can use your tax return.  The federal guidelines are listed below.  REMEMBER, use your TAXABLE income!  This is usually considerably lower than your REPORTED income.

Federal TRIO Programs
2009 Annual Low Income Levels


(Effective February 2008 Until Further Notice)

Size of Family Unit	48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions	Alaska	Hawaii
1	$15,600	$19,500	$17,940
2	$21,000	$26,250	$24,150
3	$26,400	$33,000	$30,360
4	$31,800	$39,750	$36,570
5	$37,200	$46,500	$42,780
6	$42,600	$53,250	$48,990
7	$48,000	$60,000	$55,200
8	$53,400	$66,750	$61,410

For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,220 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $6,525 for Alaska; and $6,000 for Hawaii.

The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.

The figures shown under family income represent amounts equal to 150 percent of the family income levels established by the Census Bureau for determining poverty status. The poverty guidelines were published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 15, January 24, 2007, pp. 3147-3148.

Your Income Information:

In 2008, I filed as an independent. 

In 2008, my parents claimed me on their tax return. 

On the tax return that I am using:         

          There were people reported in my household

                                             AND

          The TAXABLE income was $.00

(usually found on line 40 of you tax return)

Please fill out the personal information below to finish the online form

Name

ETSU Banner # (if applicable)

Male    Female

Address

City 

State Zip

Home Telephone Number

Cell Number

E-mail Address

Student’s anticipated graduation date 

 

Anticipated Degree Type

Bachelors  Associate

Major:

I am applying for

Summer internship (June 22 - August 7, 2009)


How did you heard about our program?

I certify that the information of this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

 

Typed Signature   

Date 

 

 

Ronald McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

East Tennessee State University

P.O. Box 70597

Johnson City, Tennessee 37614