{"id":161,"date":"2022-03-08T20:58:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T20:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/programs-services\/trio\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2025-12-02T19:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:32:13","slug":"summer-bridge-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/programs-services\/trio\/summer-bridge-program\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIO Summer Bridge Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an admitted first-year student at Saint Peter\u2019s University, get a jump start on your college career by applying to the Summer Bridge Program as part of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). Earn three (3) college level credits in a supportive learning environment that counts towards graduation requirements. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to participate in academic seminars and workshops designed to familiarize you with Saint Peter\u2019s University and your new community both on and off campus with a great group of TRIO peers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be supported throughout the Summer Bridge Program with individual and group tutoring. To set you on the path for success as you prepare to start at Saint Peter\u2019s, you can also take advantage of personalized academic, career and professional coaching during the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Requirements for the Summer Bridge Program<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for the Summer Bridge Program you must: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/programs-services\/trio\/\">Meet the qualifications and definitions<\/a> of a first-generation college student, individual with a disability or low-income individual. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be an admitted and enrolled (deposit submitted) first-year student (no transfer students; cannot have prior college experience) at Saint Peter\u2019s University.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualify for federal financial aid and have a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status. <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.saintpeters.edu\/register\/?id=35f81957-4dc7-4c63-9d78-9beefe72d083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the TRIO SSS application<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about meeting the requirements or the documentation necessary to apply, please contact the TRIO SSS by phone (201) 761-6293 or email <a href=\"mailto:triosss@saintpeters.edu\">triosss@saintpeters.edu<\/a>.<\/span><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Learn More about the TRIO Summer Bridge Program<\/h3>\n<p>Read more about the TRIO Summer Bridge Programs by clicking the flyer below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/TRIO_SummerBridge-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-300x151.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-120x61.png 120w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer.png 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are an admitted first-year student at Saint Peter\u2019s University, get a jump start on your college career by applying to the Summer Bridge Program as part of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). 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