How to Qualify

Qualify for Project Stay

To qualify for Project Stay, students must:

1. be United States citizens or permanent residents
2. have at least a 2.2 cumulative grade point average
3. and meet one of following qualifications:

• be a first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree or higher)
• meet an income guideline (Please contact the office for more information.)
• be a student with a disability
• have an accommodation plan on file with disability services

Students must also be regularly attending classes, completing coursework, and seeking a degree. Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible for Project Stay. Applications may be held if the student's enrollment and/or withdrawal history suggests the student cannot graduate in six years.

If you have any questions about any of these qualifications, please contact the Project Stay office 417-625-9830.