The Student Support Services (SSS) program—one of the federal TRIO programs—was authorized in 1968 by the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a), as amended. The goal of SSS is to increase the postsecondary persistence and graduation rates of low-income students, first-generation college, and students with disabilities. All students in the SSS program are enrolled in postsecondary education, meet at least one of these eligibility criteria (low-income status, first-generation status, or disability status), and exhibit academic need.
For questions or more information, email trio@susqu.edu.
How Can I Join TRiO?
To be eligible for TRiO student support services a student must be:
First-Generation – Neither parent or guardian has a 4-year college degree;
Income Eligible; and/or
Have a documented disability and registered with theDisability Servicesdepartment
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates an academic need, as determined by the Office of TRiO SSS;
Is a citizen, national or permanent resident of the United States;
Is enrolled at SU or accepted for enrollment for the next academic semester.
The exclusive services of the SSS program include:
Academic Peer Tutors
Emergency scholarships for summer or winter courses
limited to 5 awards each year
Assistance with completing financial aid applications
Counseling services to improve students’ financial and economic literacy
Assistance with students’ applications to graduate and professional programs
A community of peers striving for excellence
Exclusive TRiO programming, cultural trips, and speakers
Through the TRiO SSS program students may choose to join the TRiO Scholars Program or TRiO Scholars Leveled Up. There are three ways to “TRiO”, which scholar will you be?
TRiOScholars
The TRiO Scholars program is a great fit for students who are seeking community, consistent academic support, strong skill building assistance, and students looking to become TRiO mentors/peer tutors. Required for incoming first year students.
4-hour weekly study halls on a fixed schedule.
Between Monday - Thursday 10-7pm
In the TRiO Academic Empowerment Lounge
1-hour weekly tutoring required until mid-terms.
Mid-Term grades determine continued tutoring needs.
Tutoring can be completed during study hall.
1-Weekly Real Rap discussion, required
2-workshop attendance
1 Blueprint workshop
1 Money Moves workshop
Participation is honored with attendance to our Fall semester cultural enrichment trip or celebration, whichever is approved for the semester.
TRiOScholars – Leveled Up
The TRiO Leveled Up program is a great fit for students who are seeking a leadership role in TRiO SSS but would like a more flexible approach to program participation. This program is open to upper-class students who are in solid academic standing.
4-hour weekly study halls flexible schedule.
Between Sunday - Thursday
In the TRiO Academic Empowerment Lounge or campus Library
Tutoring is optional, as wanted.
4-program attendance required
1 Real Rap discussion per semester
1 program in the Out of the Classroom series
1 Blueprint workshop (sophomores required)
Graduate Program Kick-Off Session
(juniors and seniors required)
1 Money Moves workshop
Motivated participation is honored on a points system. Increased engagement will lead to an opportunity to attend our end of year trip or celebration, whichever is approved for the semester.
TRiOSSS Participant
As a TRiO member you are dedicated to receiving support when identified by TRiO staff, seek engagement with peers, and want to be considered for additional opportunities within TRiO SSS.
