Please complete the following questionnaire to determine your eligibility for the McNair Scholars Program. If you are unsure how to complete any of the items on this form, please contact the McNair Scholars Program at (785) 864-3412.
Are you a sophomore (over 30 semester hours completed) or above? (Note: You must be an undergraduate in order to participate in the McNair Scholars Program).
Is your cumulative GPA above a 2.5?
Please visit this website again after you have earned 30 semester credits or more to determine your eligibility. Thank you!
Are you planning on attending graduate school at some point after you earn your bachelor's degree?
You are not eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Thank you for your time!
Are you a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or do you have official refugee status?
You are not eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Thank you for your time!
Do you identify yourself as African American, Native American or Hispanic?
You are not eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Thank you for your time!
You are eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Please print this page and visit the McNair Scholars Program Office in 305 JRP to meet with our coordinators and pick up an application!
Have either of your parents earned a bachelor's degree (or higher)?
You are not eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Thank you for your time!
Are you considered Dependent or Independent by the Financial Aid Office?
Is your parent's/parents' taxable income below the following amounts based on the size of your family unit?
You can find your taxable income in:
Tax Form 1040: Line #43
Tax Form 1040A: Line #27
Tax Form 1040EZ: Line #6
Size of Family Unit
48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions
Alaska
Hawaii
1
$15,600
$19,500
$17,940
2
$21,000
$26,250
$24,150
3
$26,400
$33,000
$30,360
4
$31,800
$39,750
$36,570
5
$37,200
$46,500
$42,780
6
$42,600
$53,250
$48,990
7
$48,000
$60,000
$55,200
8
$53,400
$66,750
$61,410
Is your taxable income lower than below the following amounts based on the size of your family unit?
You can find your taxable income in:
Tax Form 1040: Line #43
Tax Form 1040A: Line #27
Tax Form 1040EZ: Line #6
Size of Family Unit
48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions
Alaska
Hawaii
1
$15,600
$19,500
$17,940
2
$21,000
$26,250
$24,150
3
$26,400
$33,000
$30,360
4
$31,800
$39,750
$36,570
5
$37,200
$46,500
$42,780
6
$42,600
$53,250
$48,990
7
$48,000
$60,000
$55,200
8
$53,400
$66,750
$61,410
You are eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Please print this page and visit the McNair Scholars Program Office in 305 JRP to meet with our coordinators and pick up an application!
You are not eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program. Thank you for your time!
If you are unsure how to complete any of the items on this form, please contact the McNair Scholars Program at (785) 864-3412.
