TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that offers our students a comprehensive four-year program entitled the EDGE (Engage, Discover, Gain Experience, Excel), which features results-oriented support services. TRiO SSS is currently funded to serve and assist first generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities to persist to degree completion and embark on professional career paths or graduate degree studies.
Why Join TRiO?
Services & Benefits
- Grant Aid Award (grant funding application to eligible SSS participants)
- Community – Building Activities
- Individualized Mentoring
- Financial Aid Information and Literacy
- Career planning and counseling
- Individual and group tutoring=
- Graduate and Professional school admissions preparation
How to Qualify
- Students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at SPU
Meet one or more of the following criteria:
- U.S. citizen, national or meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance
- First-Generation College Student
- Documented physical or learning disability
TRiO Summer Bridge Program
JULY 10 – AUGUST 4, 2023
Get a head-start on your college career and earn three (3) college credits this Summer fro FREE!
U.S. citizen, national, or meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance
First-Generation College Student
Physical or Learning Disability
Complete TRiO SSS Application
Admitted & deposited at SPU
Intended to enroll for Fall 2023
U.S. Citizenship or Legal Resident Status
Qualify for federal financial aid and have a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
APPLY BY JUNE 30
- Earn three (3) college level credits in a very supportive learning environment for credit that counts toward graduation requirements
- Participate in academic seminars, workshops, and other on- and off-campus activities designed to familiarize students with Saint Peter’s University and their new community
- Begin college with a great group of TRIO SSS peers
- Individual and Group tutoring
- Personalized academic, career, and personal coaching sessions
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