TRIO

Student Support Services

Student Support Services are offered to the participants of the TRIO program to enhance their potential for successfully completing their post-secondary educational program.

TRIO Student Support Services

Who Is Eligible?

First Generation Students

A first generation student is a student who parents have not graduated with a Bachelor's degree from a USA accredited college or university.

or

Students from Low Income Families

Income is based on individual/family taxable income.

or

Students with a Documented Disability

An individual who has a documented disability.

To be eligible, you only need to meet one of these eligibility requirements at the time you apply . Once your application is reviewed and you are accepted you are eligible to receive services for up to six (6) years.

What We Offer

Academic Support

  • Priority registration and academic advising
  • One-to-one tutoring in most subjects
  • Career & Graduate School Prep
  • Admissions Letters of Recommendation
  • Strategies in Reading & Writing
  • Study Skills
  • Math Study Strategies

Financial Support

  • Financial aid counseling
  • Financial literacy workshops
  • Graduate school waivers
  • Letters of Recommendation for grant and scholarship opportunities
  • Scholarship and grant research

Personal Support

  • Career exploration and workshops
  • Employment Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic advising resourcesADA referrals
  • Cultural enrichment activities and referrals
  • Self-advocacy skill development
  • Mentoring/Coaching
  • Intervention and advocacy
  • College success workshops

All services are free of charge to program participants.

 

Contact Information

Kenard Booker

Kenard Booker

Director of TRIO | Student Support Services

Centennial Hall 366
kenard.booker@stcloudstate.edu

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