What is a “first-time freshman?
A first-time freshman is a student who has been enrolled in a post-secondary institution for less than two semesters at half or greater time since attending high school. • What are the “financial need” criteria for an initial TIP award? • Family Contribution • A dependent student whose expected parent contribution is $200 or less. • An independent student whose academic year contribution is $200 or less. • TANF or W2 Benefits • A dependent student whose family is receiving TANF or W2 benefits. • An independent student who is receiving TANF or W2 benefits. • Unemployment • A dependent student whose parent(s) are ineligible for unemployment compensation and has/have no current income from employment. • An independent student (and spouse, if married) who is/are ineligible for unemployment compensation and has/have no current income from employment. PLEASE NOTE! An eligible initial TIP recipient must meet at least one of the financial need criteria AND at least one of the non-traditional /
