What Is TRIO-Student Support Service?
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Promoting academic and personal growth through comprehensive support and genuine care.
Welcome!
Welcome to TRIO- Student Support Services!
For many of our students, TRIO-SSS becomes a home away from home. We're more than a program - we're a partnership dedicated to your academic success, personal growth, and journey to graduation. Born out of the Civil Rights-era Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, TRIO programs were among the first national initiatives to address systemic barriers to higher education. Today, TRIO encompasses three core services: SSS (our program), Upward Bound, and Talent Search - together serving students from middle school through college graduation.
While the University offers many wonderful resources, TRIO-SSS provides personalized, long-term support specifically for first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. At UM, we've been delivering this mission for nearly 60 years!
TRIO-SSS is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and there are 15 TRIO-SSS programs in Montana. As well as, nearly 1200 across the U.S. and its territories.
Why TRIO:
- Bachelor's degree holders earn $1.2M more over their lifetime than high school graduates
- TRIO students are 3x more likely to complete college than low-income peers not in TRIO
- Nationally proven model TRIO SSS programs show 85% persistence rates (students continuing year-to-year)
- 375 students served annually at UM through our $504,749 federal grant
- Closes achievement gaps by providing wrap-around support: TRIO serves populations with historically lower graduation rates
How do WE TRIO?
Our exclusive service we offer to our active participants include:
- ✓ Personal, One-on-one academic & career advising
- ✓ Free textbook & technology loans
- ✓ FAFSA & financial aid guidance
- ✓ Tutoring & graduate school prep
- ✓ Graduation fee waivers & free cap/gown rentals
- ✓ Sense of Community, fun events and learning workshops!
For a more in depth look at our service visit our services page.
TRIO SSS at the 91次元 is also a proud affiliate partner with Aspire and its Montana Chapter; the Council for Opportunity in Education. Find out more about our partners below!
Welcome to TRIO Student Support Services!
