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 completely FREE program that supports students’ success! We serve students who are first generation, low-income or have a documented disability! Being in an underrepresented group can have you facing extra challenges, and we are here to help you through those! Here are just some of the services we offer: 

  • A dedicated “go-to” person on campus for ANYTHING you need!
  • 1:1 Academic tutoring
  • 1:1 Academic advising
  • 1:1 Personal advising
  • Career exploration
  • Degree planning
  • Peer mentoring
  • Assistance with FAFSA completion
  • Assistance finding and applying for scholarships and grants
  • Community outreach and cultural events
  • Graduate school campus visits
  • Information workshops including financial success, study skills, career prep to name a few

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)

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