McNair Scholars Program

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Eligibility Requirements

Am I eligible for McNair?

If you answer “Yes” to all of the questions in either Part A or Part B, you are eligible!

Part A

I am African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Native Pacific Islander:

Yes or No

My GPA is 2.9 or higher (Applicants must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA once admitted):

Yes or No

I am a citizen of the United States or meet the residency requirements for Federal Student Financial Aid:

Yes or No

I am seriously considering going to graduate school:

Yes or No

Part B

Neither of my parents completed a four-year degree:

Yes or No

I (my family) has demonstrated financial need as determined by low income levels established by the U.S. Department of Education. (See Federal income guidelines at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html)

Yes or No 

I am a citizen of the United States or meet the residency requirements for Federal Student Financial Aid:

Yes or No

My GPA is 2.9 or higher (Applicants must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA once admitted):

Yes or No

I am seriously considering going to graduate school:

Yes or No

For more information and to see if you meet the Low Income Requirements, click here

Please Note: Determining financial eligibility can be challenging. Please contact our office with questions or inquiries.