TRiO SSS

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Students who meet one of the following are encouraged to apply for TRiO Student Support Services:

  • First-Generation Student
  • Documented Disability
  • Financial Need

TRiO SSS provides financial, academic and social support to aid students in achieving college success. 

TRiO Student Support Services is a FREE program that supports students’ success! We serve students who are first generation, low-income or have a documented disability. Here are just some of the services we offer: 

  • A dedicated “go-to” person on campus for ANYTHING you need including academic & personal advising!
  • 1:1 academic tutoring
  • 1:1 financial coaching
  • Career exploration & degree planning
  • Assistance with FAFSA completion
  • Assistance finding and applying for scholarships & grants
  • Leadership or involvement opportunities through TRiO Student Organization (TSO)
  • TRiO specific sections of SSC 1150: College Success Seminar
  • Community events
  • Graduate & professional school: Spring Break travel
  • Informational workshops including financial success, study skills, time management, career prep, etc.
  • Exclusive community room just for TRiO Students
  • On-campus employment
  • Participation incentive- opportunities for scholarships & exciting giveaways (more info coming soon)

Each Semester:

  • Attend at least one TRiO approved event or workshop
  • Attend at least one meeting with your TRiO Advisor/Point of Contact (meetings may be via email, Zoom, phone, in person.. etc)

For us to be able to consider your application, we must have you complete this income verification form with your 2023 tax information.

Check here to see if you are considered independent vs. dependent. If you are dependent, please forward this email to your parent/guardian so they can fill out and sign the attached form! If you are independent, please fill out and sign the form yourself.

Please then send completed form to tstevenson@missouri.edu as soon as you can, as spots are filling up QUICK! Once we receive all required materials, we’ll review your application during our weekly evaluations, and promptly update you on your status

If you have any questions, please reach out to tstevenson@missouri.edu!

TRiO Success Stories

Three Mizzou TRiO students earn Educational Opportunity Association Awards

Nahomi Gonzalez, Jacob Phillips and Lindsey Roberts Three participants in TRiO Student Support Services at the University of Missouri were recently recognized for their success. Nahomi Gonzalez, Jacob Phillips and Lindsey Roberts each received awards from the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA), a non-profit consortium that supports first-generation, low-income, disabled and other underrepresented students. Nahomi Gonzalez…

A Week in North Carolina with TRiO

Twenty-nine Mizzou students journeyed to North Carolina over spring break with TRiO Student Support Services. Accompanied by advisors and staff, the students explored graduate schools and potential career paths.  Students headed to the airport. (Photo by Taylor Stevenson) TRiO SSS serves students who are first-generation college students, have a documented disability, or have financial need. The…

What does TRiO SSS mean to you?

“Transitioning from high school to college and learning the ins and outs of adulthood is challenging, especially for first-generation students. TRiO Student Support Services helped me realize that success is possible.”
-Destiny Flowers-Bland