Center for Human Enrichment/Student Support Services

Federal regulations govern the funding granted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to host the TRIO Student Support Services Program, the Center for Human Enrichment (CHE). Your accurate response to ALL questions including family size, income and parental educational attainment ensures that the program is operating by mandated federal regulations.

Our office understands that the language used in this application may not accurately reflect members of the LGBTQ+ community or marginalized groups. Unfortunately, these questions are required by the U.S. Department of Education.

Thank you for your interest in the CHE program. To determine your eligibility to participate in our program, please accurately complete ALL sections of this application. Once the CHE staff reviews your application, you will receive a phone call or email explaining the next steps.

NOTE: You cannot save and restart this application, so before you begin to complete this application, please review the field items and gather the required documents. Make sure you do not skip items that are marked with an asterisk (*). Otherwise, you cannot submit your application until missing items are completed.

* The CHE program will continue to accept and review applications on a weekly basis until we have filled our cohort for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Deadline: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

LAST NAME *

FIRST NAME *

MIDDLE INITIAL

DATE OF BIRTH *

Identify your biological sex. *

Pronouns *

Do you identify as Hispanic/Latino? *

Which RACE best describes you? *

Cell Phone Number *

Will you accept text messages from CHE? *

UNC BEAR number (9-digit ID number) *

UNC BEARmail Address (Enter correct bearmail address) *

How did you hear about CHE? *

Personal Email Address (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, etc.) *

Are you a transfer student? *

If 'Yes', where are you transferring from?

Select your T-shirt Size *

TRIO SSS ELIGIBILITY

Citizenship/Permanent Resident Question: If you are a permanent resident, you will need to upload
a photocopy of your Permanent Resident Card before submitting your application.

Please indicate if you are you a legal citizen of the United States. *

If "NO", upload a photocopy of your Permanent Resident Card before submitting your application.

First Generation Status (Parental Educational Attainment): Did either of your biological or adoptive parent(s) earned a four-year bachelor’s degree?

Answer 'Yes' or 'No' *

If you answered 'Yes' to your parent(s) earned a four-year bachelor’s degree, then you are not eligible for CHE services. Please double-check your response to this question.

Low-Income Status: Please complete the following information based on your parent’s or parents’ 2023 1040 Tax Form if you are a dependent student.

Taxable Income: Please enter the $ amount from line 15 of the 2023 1040 Tax Form.

Taxable Income (enter $ amount): *

Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *

After your application is reviewed, a CHE staff member will call you to complete the intake process. Please be sure to set up your voicemail mailbox in case we need to leave a message. We ask for your patience as we have many applications to review.

NOTE: Check your BEARMAIL for a link to your scheduled virtual interview.

Email us at che@unco.edu or call Flora Powells at (970) 351-2393 for questions about the status of your application.

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

Federal regulations govern the funding granted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to host the TRIO Student Support Services Program, the Center for Human Enrichment (CHE). Your accurate response to all questions including family size, income and parental educational attainment ensures that the program is operating by mandated federal regulations.

By signing this application, you are giving your permission to the CHE program to access your academic records. This will allow us to begin creating a plan for your academic success at UNC centered around CHE program services. The CHE program staff will adhere to all guidelines outlined under the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

SIGN AND SUBMIT

Terms of Submission: By signing this application, you certify that the information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Please Note: If you are under the age of 24 or are claimed as a dependent on your parent/guardian's federal income tax return, then please have your parent/guardian electronically sign this application to certify their education attainment and financial information is correct.

Applicant Signature *

Signature Type: Simple Start Over

Signature: (Type in your full name)

I agree to the terms included.

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Signature Type: Simple Start Over

Signature: (Type in your full name)

I agree to the terms included.

Date Signed and Submitted *

Upload JPEG or PNG headshot photo, sized around 1.5" Height by 2" Width. *