Loyola Marymount University-SSS-Application Form

LMU Ignacio Student Support Services
Program Application

The LMU Ignacio Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is dedicated to supporting students from first-generation, low-income, and disability backgrounds. Regardless of immigration status, our program serves students who demonstrate strong academic potential. Ignacio SSS enhances student engagement and success at LMU through comprehensive academic support, financial guidance and education, and career exploration services.

Eligibility is based on grant criteria:

LMU students, regardless of citizenship, are eligible to apply to the Ignacio SSS Program if they meet at least ONE of the following guidelines:
- First Generation college students (neither parent has a bachelor's degree from a university in the United States).
- Students from a low-income family per federal income guidelines.
  - Instructions on how to submit documentation to verify income eligibility will be provided upon application submission.
- Students with documented disabilities per the American Disabilities Act, which defines a disability as a limitation in a major life activity.
How can Ignacio SSS help you?
- Individualized academic planning
- Tutoring services
- Academic and personal support
- Financial aid advising
- Financial education
- Career exploration and preparation
- Graduate school planning and applications
What happens after you apply?

All applicants will be contacted to schedule an initial intake screening with the Director of Ignacio Student Support Services for program eligibility.

Academic Information
Name of High School or community college you attended:*
Class Level*
Units Completed (Write 0 if new student)*
Major(s)
Minor(s)
Career Interest(s)
Are you transferring or transferred from a community college?*

YesNo
Are you a veteran?*

YesNo

Review the list of programs below and indicate if you have been OR are a participant.*

	Yes	No
LMU First To Go
LMU McNair Scholars Program
LMU ACCESS
LMU TLC
LMU ACE
LMU Honor's Program
TRIO Talent Search
TRIO Upward Bound
TRIO Student Support Services

Disability: Answering this question is optional. Your answer is confidential.

	Yes	No
I have a documented disability per the American Disabilities Act (ADA) which limits a major life activity.
I am currently registered with Disability Support Services (DSS).

Program Eligibility
Citizenship Status*

U.S. CitizenPermanent ResidentOther
If Permanent Resident, please provide #

Generation Status*

	Yes	No	Not Applicable
My MOTHER earned a 4-year college degree.
My FATHER earned a 4-year college degree.

Which parent did you regularly reside with and receive support from until you were 18 years old? *

MotherFatherNot ApplicableBoth

Financial Aid Information*

	Yes	No
I submitted the FAFSA or CA Dream Act for the 2024-25 academic year.
I received a Pell Grant or Social Justice Grant/Scholarship.

Dependency Status on FAFSA*

Dependency Status on FAFSA Dependency Status on FAFSA or CA Dream Act*Dependent - younger than 24, unmarried or not emancipated; parental income is reported on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act.Independent - typically age 24 or older, veteran of the US Armed Forces, married or emancipated, ward of the court, or foster care; parental income is not reported on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act.
Dependent - younger than 24, unmarried or not emancipated; parental income is reported on the FAFSA.

Independent - typically age 24 or older, veteran of the US Armed Forces, married or emancipated, ward of the court, or foster care; parental income is not reported on the FAFSA.

Signature
How did you hear about Ignacio SSS? If a student, staff or faculty referred you, please write their name.
I understand that submitting this application enables Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Ignacio Student Support Services to obtain necessary academic and personal information and records, including grade reports and transcripts, admission, enrollment, financial aid eligibility and awards, U.S. residency status demographic and contact information, for the purpose of determining eligibility, developing education plans & recording, and collecting program statistics

I/We certify that all the information contained within this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Student Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
mm-dd-yyyy
Statement of Confidentiality: The information contained in this application is for the purpose of determining the applicant’s eligibility for the Ignacio Support Services Program. All information received is confidential.

TRIO Ignacio Student Support Services at LMU is 100% federally funded.