Biomedical Student Pipline Program
















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Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions

What is a first generation college student?

You are a first-generation college student if neither of your biological parents has earned a college bachelors degree.

 

What are the under-represented groups?

The following groups are considered to be under-represented in biomedical research:

  • American Indian or Alaska Native - A person having origins in any of the original people of North and South America (including Central America) who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment
  • Black or African American - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa
  • Hispanic/Latino American - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands
  • Women

What annual income levels qualify?

You qualify if your annual income is equal to or below the levels indicated in the table. If you are dependent, income levels are for your parents' family. If you are independent (see below), income levels are for you and your dependents.

 

Family Size*

Income Level

1

$20,420

2

$27,380

3

$34,340

4

$41,300

5

$48,260

6

$55,220

* means number of exemptions listed on Federal income tax forms (e.g. family size of 4 might include two parents and two dependents).

 

What is required as proof of income?

Applicants who seek to qualify based on income level must provide copies of the most recent federal tax returns for their parents' if they are a dependent, or for themselves and their spouse (if applicable) if they are independent.

 

How do I qualify as independent?
You are considered independent of your parents if you meet one or more of the following:

  • You are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • You are married
  • You are an orphan or ward of the court, or were a ward until age 18
  • You have legal dependents other than a spouse (such as a biological or adopted child)