TRIO/SSS Program mission is to increase retention and graduation rates of student by offering academic and personal support. It is committed to serving 160 low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities to earn a bachelor’s degree within six years. While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education.
Types of services the TRIO/SSS Program provide:
- Career Guidance
- Free Tutoring
- Mentoring
- College Success Workshops
- Grant Aid
- Resume Writing Seminars
- Cultural Enrichment Activities
- Assistance applying for financial aid and internships
- Scholarship Awareness
- Summer Academic Enrichment Program
To start your academic journey with Student Support Services, contact our office at 509-865-0447 to set up an appointment to complete an application.