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Eligibility

At Bottom Line, we recognize and value the unique strengths that every student brings to their educational journey. We’re excited to support students as they get into and through college, and partner with them towards achieving tier academic and career goals.

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Discover which of our programs best suit your needs. This guide provides clear information to help you choose the program that aligns with your educational journey.

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    • A rising high school senior

      A rising first-year college student

      A rising first-year college student

    • At least a 2.5 high school GPA

      At least a 2.5 high school GPA

      At least a 2.5 high school GPA

    • A resident of one of the following communities:

      Greater Boston
      Chicago, IL
      Dayton, OH
      Detroit, MI
      New York City

      A resident of one of the following communities:

      Greater Boston
      Chicago, IL
      New York City

      A resident of one of the following communities: 

      Greater Boston
      Chicago, IL
      New York City

      and a graduate of a CPS or Charter High School

    • In the first generation of your family to earn a Bachelor’s degree AND/OR live in a household that meets Bottom Line’s income eligibility.

      See requirements below

      In the first generation of your family to earn a Bachelor’s degree AND/OR live in a household that meets Bottom Line’s income eligibility.

      See requirements below

      In the first generation of your family to earn a Bachelor’s degree AND/OR live in a household that meets Bottom Line’s income eligibility.

      See requirements below

    • A U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee / Asylee (additional eligible statuses vary by state)

      A U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee / Asylee (additional eligible statuses vary by state)

      A U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee / Asylee (additional eligible statuses vary by state)

    • Interested in applying to Bachelor’s degree programs at four-year colleges. 

      Enrolling in college for the first time in the Fall, at one of Bottom Line’s Target Colleges. 

      Enrolling in college for the first time in Fall, at a college in the U.S. but NOT at one of Bottom Line’s Target Colleges (before applying, please check target college eligibility)

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Income Eligibility

You are financially eligible for Bottom Line if at least one of the following is true.

  • Your family gets public benefits like SNAP, cash assistance, Section 8 housing, etc.
  • You are financially eligible for free/reduced lunch
  • Your parent(s) or guardian(s) are not employed
  • You have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $5,576 or less, according to the FAFSA
Your annual family or household income meets the criteria below:
1 – 2 people
Less than $40,000
2 people
Less than $52,000
4 people
Less than $62,500
5 people
Less than $73,500
6 people
Less than $84,000
7 people
Less than $95,000
8 people
Less than $105,500
>8 people
+ $11,000 per extra person

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