# Scholarship Eligibility Checker MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Scholarship Eligibility Checker helps you figure out if you qualify for college grants and student loans. It calculates household per capita income and checks eligibility for major programs like PROUNI and FIES based on specific income thresholds. Use it to see exactly what requirements you need to meet for different scholarship types without doing the manual math yourself. ## Overview - **Category:** finance - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_taRT1vtK52uq0iH1ENrUNTpfXjySR1tdfn6X8vPk/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** scholarship, eligibility, income, prouni, fies, calculator ## Description Navigating the mess of student funding is usually a headache of spreadsheets and confusing eligibility rules. You have to know your exact household income per person, then cross-reference that against a dozen different grant requirements. This Connector handles that heavy lifting for you. Instead of guessing if you qualify for a specific scholarship, you can just ask your AI client to run the numbers. It pulls the specific rules for programs like PROUNI or FIES and does the math to see where you stand. It makes the whole process of planning for college much more predictable. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow to get clear answers on financial aid possibilities in seconds. You get to stop worrying about whether you missed a decimal point and start focusing on your actual education. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Calculate per capita income for 5000 gross income and 4 members. ``` **Response:** ``` The calculated per capita income is 1250. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Am I eligible for PROUNI_FULL with 1000 per capita income? ``` **Response:** ``` Yes, you are eligible for PROUNI_FULL with 100% coverage. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the rules for STATE_GRANT? ``` **Response:** ``` The rules for STATE_GRANT allow for up to 2x the minimum wage. ``` ## Capabilities ### Calculate household income shares Computes the economic share of a household based on gross income and member count. ### Verify scholarship eligibility Checks if a student qualifies for specific grants based on income thresholds. ### Fetch program requirements Retrieves detailed rules and multipliers for various scholarship programs. ## Use Cases ### Checking PROUNI_FULL coverage A student wants to know if they qualify for a full scholarship. They ask the agent to check PROUNI_FULL with a 1000 per capita income. ### Calculating household shares A parent needs to know their household's per capita income. They provide the gross income and family size to the agent. ### Verifying state grant rules A counselor needs to know the rules for a state grant. They ask the agent to fetch the requirements for STATE_GRANT. ### Batch eligibility screening A student wants to see what scholarships they might qualify for. They ask the agent to check multiple programs based on their income. ## Benefits - Stop manual math by using calculate_per_capita_income to get accurate household shares instantly. - Get clear answers on student funding with check_program_eligibility instead of guessing. - Access the latest rules for PROUNI and FIES via retrieve_program_requirements to stay updated. - Reduce errors in financial aid applications by using precise income thresholds provided by the Connector. - Speed up the scholarship search process for students by automating the eligibility screening. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant clarity on financial aid eligibility without manual calculations. 1. Provide the household's gross income and the total number of members. 2. Request an eligibility check for a specific program like PROUNI. 3. Get a clear yes or no along with the specific coverage percentage. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How can I use Scholarship Eligibility Checker to see if I qualify for college?** You can ask your agent to check specific programs like PROUNI or FIES. It will look at your household income and tell you if you meet the requirements for full or partial coverage. **Does Scholarship Eligibility Checker work for PROUNI and FIES?** Yes, it specifically fetches requirements for these programs to help you see if you qualify for student funding based on your income. **Can Scholarship Eligibility Checker calculate my household income for me?** It can. Just provide the total gross income and the number of people in your household, and it will calculate the per capita share for you. **How does Scholarship Eligibility Checker help with scholarship requirements?** It pulls the latest rules and multipliers for different grants. This ensures you have the most accurate information before you start your application. **Is Scholarship Eligibility Checker good for finding financial aid?** It is a great tool for verifying eligibility for specific grants. While it doesn't browse the web for new grants, it handles the complex math and rules for the major programs. **Can I use Scholarship Eligibility Checker to check my grant coverage?** Yes, it provides specific details on what percentage of a program you qualify for based on your specific economic situation. **How do I check if I am eligible for ProUni?** Use the `check_program_eligibility` tool with the `PROUNI_FULL` or `PROUNI_PARTIAL` program type and your calculated per capita income. Tools available: `your_tool_name`. **What is per capita income?** It is the total gross family income divided by the number of people living in your household. You can calculate this using the `calculate_per_capita_income` tool. **Can I check requirements for FIES?** Yes, use the `retrieve_program_requirements` tool with the `FIES_STANDARD` program type to see the income thresholds.