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If you have any questions not covered on the right please email sssd@stolaf.edu<\/p>\n

For all applications for the incoming class of 2030:<\/strong>
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As there are a limited number of spaces available in the SSSD Program, priority will be given to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Students who are both income eligible and a student with a documented disability<\/li>\n
  2. Alumni of other TRIO programs: Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center, other Student Support Services;<\/li>\n
  3. Students who demonstrate a need for SSSD program services<\/li>\n
  4. MOST IMPORTANTLY, students MOTIVATED to make full use of TRIO SSSD services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n
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    1. Completed SSSD application.<\/li>\n
    2. Documentation of a disability is required. If you are not currently registered with Disability and Access (DAC), you will need to complete the intake process found on the DAC website (https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-support\/getting_started\/<\/a>). If you are currently registered with DAC, obtain a letter of eligibility for SSSD from your Accessibility Specialist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n
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      All these criteria must be met to be eligible for SSSD<\/p>\n

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      1. Citizens or nationals of the United States or people who meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance.<\/li>\n
      2. Students enrolled at St. Olaf College or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at St. Olaf College.<\/li>\n
      3. Students who have a need for SSSD program services.<\/li>\n
      4. Individuals with a disability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t
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