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What is TRIO Student Support Services?
TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS) is a holistic academic excellence and achievement community of highly motivated learners. The essence of SSS revolves around building a positive academic identity among our students. We accomplish this through three main strategies: employing strength-based and proactive advising and coaching practices, embracing the diversity of our students, and providing a program experience that promotes academic success, career development, and graduate school readiness.
Eligibility:
We serve students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with an academic need who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- neither parent graduated from a four-year college
- qualify as low-income under federal income guidelines
- have a disability documented with the Access Center
Why TRIO?
Benefits and Opportunities
Academic Coaching and Support
Every community member is paired with a TRIO SSS Advisor who provides academic advising, coaching and guidance.
Peer Mentorship
First-year and transfer students receive guidance and support from other TRIO SSS students on how to succeed at MSU Denver.
Tutoring and Academic Skill Development
Free individualized tutoring in math, writing, and college learning strategies.
Financial Assistance, Planning and Education
TRIO students receive receive assistance in navigating educational funding opportunities by offering support in completing the FAFSA, scholarships, financial planning and financial literacy.
In-Demand Career Skills and Graduate School Preparation
We create pathways for a successful transition from college to a career or a graduate program by identifying and increasing individual strengths and skill sets.
Connection to Campus Resources
We bridge our members to students, faculty and staff to increase their readiness to advance in a career or attend graduate school.
Cultural Awareness, Understanding and Appreciation
We build a sense of community while engaging in cultural events that expand students’ views about differences.
Computer Lab and Study Lounge
We offer a comfortable space where our students can focus on their learning outside the classroom.
Participant Expectations
Requirements each semester
Once a student is accepted into the TRIO SSS program, the participant is expected to fulfill the following participation requirements each semester:
- Meet with a TRIO SSS professional advisor at least 2 times per semester
- Complete an Education Action Career Plan with a TRIO SSS Scholar Advisor per semester during one of the advising meetings
- Meet with a TRIO SSS peer mentor/tutor at least 1 time per semester
- Attend at least 2 academic, graduate school preparation or career development workshop per semester
- Complete 1 TRIO SSS social, cultural or community building per semester
- Complete at least 1 financial wellness session per semester
TRIO Community Events
