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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.