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This survey will help you determine if you are eligible to apply to the McNair Program. Students often have questions about their income. If you are not positive about your income status, please contact us at mcnair@nmu.edu or (906) 227-2590 to schedule a meeting.
For the next question, refer to the chart at the link here: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ope/trio/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels
We are sorry, but you are not eligible for the McNair Program (see eligibility requirements below). If you have questions or feel the survey incorrectly determined your eligibility, do not hesitate to contact us at mcnair@nmu.edu. You can refresh the browser to retake the survey if necessary. ELIGIBILITY - Students must meet the following requirements:
We are sorry, but you are not eligible for the McNair Program (see eligibility overview below). If you have questions or feel the survey incorrectly determined your eligibility, do not hesitate to contact us at mcnair@nmu.edu. You can refresh the browser to retake the survey if necessary. ELIGIBILITY OVERVIEW - Students must meet the following requirements:
A low-income AND first-generation college student
Other eligibility requirements include: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; Full-time undergraduate student status at Northern Michigan University; Successful completion of at least 40 credit hours by the end of the fall semester with a 2.75 overall grade point average.
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