Student Support Services (SSS)

About SSS

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) provides counseling, academic advising, tutoring, assistance in applying for financial aid, student engagement, and support. Meet our staff!

Mission

To empower TRIO Scholars to thrive academically, personally, and professionally by providing individualized support, fostering resilience, and building communities where every student feels valued and recognized.

Vision

We envision a college experience where TRIO Scholars achieve their fullest potential, graduate with confidence, and become leaders who inspire their families and communities to pursue higher education.

Core Values

• Integrity – We promote honesty, accountability, and discipline in academics and in life.
• Community – We create spaces that encourage belonging, collaboration, and service.
• Resilience – We celebrate perseverance and support students in overcoming barriers.
• Empowerment – We equip students with the tools, confidence, and self-belief needed for success.
• Goal-Setting – We encourage Scholars to set and pursue meaningful academic, career, and personal goals.

TRIO Scholar Defined

A TRIO Scholar is a student who embodies integrity, resilience, and discipline while remaining committed to their academic, personal, and professional goals. TRIO Scholars are not on this journey alone—they are part of a community where staff, peers, and mentors serve as cheerleaders, guides, and accountability partners. This identity empowers students to see their own potential, build confidence, and achieve degree completion while serving as role models for their families and communities.

A TRIO Scholar is more than just a student enrolled in a TRIO program — they embody resilience, ambition, and leadership. Being a TRIO Scholar means:

• You are part of a community that sees your potential and is invested in your success.
• You recognize that you are not on this journey alone — you have cheerleaders, mentors, and accountability partners walking alongside you.
• You carry yourself with integrity, discipline, and resilience, balancing academic and personal responsibilities while striving toward your goals.
• You understand the importance of self-care and community service as part of your growth and development.
• You are a trailblazer — often the first in your family to pursue higher education — and your actions inspire others to dream bigger and follow in your footsteps.

In short, a TRIO Scholar is a student who knows their journey matters — not only for themselves, but for the generations that will come after them. 

Eligibility Requirements

• First-Generation Students
• Income-Eligible Students
• Students Requiring Accessibility Assistance