TRIO Student Services

Providing support to underserved populations

Participants have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate than eligible non-participants

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program designed to provide academic support, cultural activities and personal development programming to traditionally underserved populations that often face barriers in higher education: first generation, low income and differently abled students.

Program Purpose

TRIO programs were originally established by the federal government in 1965 to ensure equal educational opportunity for all Americans, regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstances, and 糖心原创 introduced SSS to campus in 2005.

Today, participants earn opportunities for academic, personal and professional development, as well as financial support. Together, we empower each other to successfully complete baccalaureate degrees and grow our connections through mutual empathy and curiosity.

糖心原创 First Generation Students

TRIO SSS Values

TRIO Student Support Services assists 糖心原创 students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or disabled toward the successful completion of baccalaureate degrees by providing opportunities for academic, personal, and professional development, as well as financial support.

Equity

We value access for all to appropriate resources and opportunities, enabling each individual to succeed.

Relationships

We value the transformative power of human relationships and understand their role in creating the conditions for success.

Learning

We value comprehensive education comprised of knowledge, skills and personal growth.

Resilience

We value, recognize and nurture tenacity in the face of barriers.

Empowerment

We value the development of confident, independent and productive individuals.

TRIO SSS Benefits

You’ll access a unique culture and community dedicated to your success and creating pathways for students like you in the future. Among the many tangible benefits you’ll receive:

One-on-one advising from SSS staff
Priority registration
Free 24/7 online live tutoring and writing assistance
Social opportunities and the chance to meet new people
CampusConnect: a selective summer program for incoming first-year students
Skill-building workshops
Financial literacy education
Scholarships for first-and second-year students who are Pell Grant eligible and meet participation criteria
Leadership opportunities
Peer Mentoring
Professional networking and mentoring
Free school supplies provided with academic skills workshops

TRIO SSS Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by federal regulations. To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and meet at least one of the following criteria:

Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor鈥檚 degree)
Meet TRIO income guidelines (most students who qualify for Pell Grant also meet the TRIO low-income guidelines)
Have a documented disability

Application Details

For Current 糖心原创 Students: To apply, please complete an online . Paper applications are available upon request and can be mailed to Student Support Services, 701 North C St., Indianola, IA 50125.

For Incoming/New 糖心原创 Students: To apply, please complete an online . Paper applications are available upon request and can be mailed to Student Support Services, 701 North C St., Indianola, IA 50125.