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  • TRIO Adult Educational Opportunity Center (AEOC) Application

    Valid 9/1/2025-8/31/2026

    AEOC is a TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored by SUNY Genesee Community College. TRIO AEOC is not affiliated with SUNY GCC Admissions.  Our mission is to assist qualified adults and high school students in achieving secondary and post-secondary education by providing information and counseling on school/college applications, the admissions process, and financial aid/scholarships.  If you have a disability that may impact your ability to complete this form, please call AEOC at (585) 345-6836 or email us at AEOC@genesee.edu for assistance.

    Estimated application completion time: 5 minutes.

    PLEASE COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE PARTICIPANT.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS NOT SUBMITTED UNTIL YOU SEE A GREEN CHECKMARK ON YOUR SCREEN AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

    • Contact Information 
    • Today's Date*
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    • Date of Birth*
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    • Legal Sex*
    • Pronouns

    • Permission for texting?*
    • Demographic Information 
    • U.S. Citizen*
    • Have either of your parents/legal guardians received a 4-year/baccalaureate degree?*
    • If "Yes," were you living with them when they received their degree?*
    • Are you Hispanic/Latine?*
    • Select All Applicable Race/Ethnicity Categories*
    • Is anyone in your family a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves? (Select all that apply)*
    • Is anyone in your family active-duty military or serving in the National Guard or Reserves? (Select all that apply)*
    • Is anyone in your family a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces that served on Active Duty after September 10, 2001 OR is currently receiving VA benefits due to a service-connected disability?
    • Will you be applying for Veterans Affairs benefits? (Note: Children and spouses of veterans/active-duty military may also be eligible for benefits)*
    • Marital Status*
    • Financial Information 

    • Participants under the age of 24 are considered financially dependent per the US government and will need a parent/guardian signature to verify their financial status unless they meet any of the very specific qualifications listed below. Please contact our office if you have any questions or have trouble obtaining a parent/guardian signature.

    • Family's Taxable Income (IMPORTANT: Taxable income is almost always lower than your salary. It is your gross income, minus any exemptions or deductions, and can be found on the IRS Form 1040 on Line 11b or on the NYS 201-IT on Line 37 or 38.)*
    • Income Chart

    • Click here for more information about finding your taxable income

    • Other Funding Sources*

    • Do any of the following qualifications for independent financial status apply to you? (Select all that apply)*

    • I, a parent or legal guardian of the applicant, certify that the financial information entered above is true and accurate.

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    • Employment Status*
    • Education Information 
    • Current High School Status*
    • Are you currently enrolled/registered in a high school equivalency program? (TASC, GED, etc.)*

    • Post-secondary education is defined as any formal education or vocational training program after high school.

    • Current College/Post-Secondary Status (Post-secondary education is defined as any formal education or vocational training program after high school)*
    • As of today, I have submitted (select all that apply)*
    • AEOC Information 
    • Have you previously received services from AEOC?*
    • Are you currently connected with an Outreach Specialist or are you requesting a specific Outreach Specialist?*
    • Educational Service(s) Requesting*

    • Please select any applicable situations below that you feel may be a potential barrier to furthering your education:*

    • Have you received educational services from another TRIO program in the past academic year?*
    • Have you ever received educational services from other programs at SUNY GCC?*

    • Disclaimer: I certify that the information given on this form is true and accurate. I understand that the information concerning me as a participant will be kept in confidence and will be revealed only in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). I authorize the Adult Educational Opportunity Center (AEOC) to obtain transcripts, test scores, financial aid reports, and other information necessary to assist me. I also understand that AEOC does not have the authority to approve or influence the outcome of any applications and/or appeals.

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    • Submit 
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