TRIO/Student Support Services
Students selected to participate in the TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS) program receive individualized assistance from professional, caring staff members to help navigate through the college experience. We’ll support you until your graduation and assist you into a career. Our services are offered FREE of charge. Our program is funded by a federal TRIO Grant of $253,000 annually for the 2020-2025 program years. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants. For more information about the federal program, visit the U.S. Department of Education.
Who is Eligible?
TRIO-SSS students receive help with:
- Applying for financial aid and scholarships
- Financial literacy and completing tax forms
- Understanding class syllabi and learning time management
- Career development and resume writing
- Goal setting and future planning
TRIO-SSS students have fun by:
- Getting connected with others
- Participating in game nights, crafts, workshops and events
- Attending off-site cultural and social events
- Hanging out between classes
- Winning prizes
TRIO-SSS students save money by:
- Checking out textbooks, laptops & calculators
- Applying for TRIO-SSS scholarships
- Taking department-sponsored interest inventories
- Attending free events
- TRIO buying graduation caps & gowns
- Earning a free credit in SSS101
TRIO-SSS’s Pre-Orientation Program offers:
- A chance to move in early
- Building friendships before classes start
- Early connections with staff and student leaders
- Developing college-level study skills
- Becoming familiar with the available support
“TRIO has helped me realize my potential and let me know that I can fulfil my dreams. I am a first-gen college student, and I would never have done as well as I am in college without TRIO.”
“I have greatly appreciated having people to talk to when I get concerned about my financial status, academic standing, and future career. TRIO helps me stay motivated and ambitious towards my goals, and I cannot think of a better group of people for such support.”
How can I apply?
To apply to the TRIO-SSS program, please scan the QR code below or CLICK THIS LINK to access the online application.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, contact us.
920.923.8632 or trio.sssoffice@marianuniversity.edu