What is TRiO Student Support Services?
The Trio Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that provides academic assistance to up to 144 eligible undergraduate students at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ. The goal of the program is to help low-income and first-generation college students and/or college students with disabilities to succeed at college and earn their bachelor’s degrees. The program focuses on the motivation towards successful completion of their post-secondary education and promotes graduate school enrollment.  TRIO programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other support necessary for educational access and retention.Ìý
TRiO Programs & Benefits
The TRiO program offers the following programs and services to students:Ìý
- Peer Mentoring AssistanceÌý
- Supplemental Tutorial SupportÌý
- Cultural & Educational EventsÌý
- Academic Skills WorkshopsÌý
- Limited Assistance with Financial Aid & Scholarships ApplicationÌý
- Financial & Economic Literacy Education
- Quiet study rooms with computers and an accessible printerÌý
- Graduate & Professional AssistanceÌý
- Work-StudyÌý
- InternshipsÌý
Requirements to Join TRiO
All Students who meet the eligibility rules may apply to the TRiO program:Ìý
- Must be a citizen of the United States of AmericaÌý
- Have a need for Academic SupportÌý
- Must be a full-time studentÌý
- Must maintain a 2.0 GPA requirementÌý
- First-generation College StudentÌý
- Low-incomeÌý
- Documented Learning or Physical DisabilityÌý
- Majoring in (Psychology, Business, HRTM, Education)Ìý