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TRiO/SSS Beatrice: Shawna Kolbek, Counselor/Advisor Kandice Jurgens, Office Assistant (402) 228-3468 Ext. 1362 Hoover Hall West Wing TRiO/SSS Lincoln: (402) 437-2766 TRiO/SSS Milford: |
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TRiO Programs
Opportunity - Access - Hope - Success
What Is TRIO?
Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially just three programs).
The TRIO/Student Support Services program is one of the seven TRIO programs funded by the department of education. The TRIO/SSS program strives to help students overcome obstacles and be successful on the college level.
How do I qualify for the TRIO/SSS Program?
· Be declared in an associates’ degree program or Academic Transfer
· Be able to complete a program of study within three (3) years
· Display an academic need
· In addition, a student must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
Be a first generation college student (parents did not complete a four-year degree)
Qualify as low-income based on Federal Guidelines
Qualify as a student with a disability (For more information on services to students with disabilities, please contact the Career Advising Center on your campus.)
What services and activities are available through the TRIO/SSS Program?
Ø Academic, financial, and personal counseling
Ø Career planning and job shadowing
Ø Cultural events and on-campus activities
Ø Student leadership opportunities
Ø TRIO grant aid (if eligible)
Ø Scholarship research assistance
Ø Four-year college tours and transfer school counseling
Ø Textbook and resource lending library
Ø Laptop computer checkout
Ø Advocacy and referral services
Ø Mentoring
SSS Welcome Letter (pdf)
SSS Application (pdf)
Student Support Services program Links:
Student Support Services Staff
Here's what Students have to say about TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
"TRIO/Student Support Services program is not only a foundation of my academic success, but also a focal point of my professional life. It made me to become what I am today.”
~Santino Akot
"TRIO/SSS is an organization that is helpful to any student that wants a successful future. They have saved me from suffering and learning by mistakes"
~Peter Kong
"TRIO/SSS staff is like my family, they always support me, academically, emotionally and financially. They always remind me to renew my FAFSA and apply for scholarships. I like all the TRIO/SSS activities"
~Evan Lago
"Trio has helped me with planning. I am now more aware of what I'm doing"
~Alicia Lenners
"I got great things from this program. Since I started in July, I have gotten help with books and scheduling classes. There is always someone in the office if you need someone to talk to."
~Britney Konicek
"TRIO has helped me out in financial ways if they have it available, TRIO will lend out a book needed for one of my classes, therefore saving me some money at the bookstore. Also, I am taking a math class so i needed a graphing calculator, but I will only need it for one quarter, then I will probably never use it again. TRIO, also lends out calculators for you to use, and it’s nice to have that available to you. TRIO has a variety of many different things available to you, and it would be a shame to miss out on a wonderful opportunity like this"
~Samantha Duis
"Trio has helped me meet my academic goals; not only by providing me with advice and knowledge, but also by directing me towards other programs that have helped me receive more funds for college so that I can continue to go to school and further my education. If it weren't for the extra time and effort that TRIO spent helping me and making sure that I was headed in the right direction to complete my educational goals, I wouldn't be able to afford to go to college and wouldn't be where I am today in my field of study which is criminal justice. Thanks TRIO!!!"
~Brandon Thornburg
