TRIO Student Support Services

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色中色鈥檚 TRIO program provides personalized support for students who are the first in their family to attend college, have financial need, or have a disability. Our goal is to help you overcome challenges, succeed in college, graduate, and transfer to a four-year school.

Apply for TRIO Student Support Services

To qualify for TRIO Student Support Services, you must be eligible for federal student aid and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • First-generation college student
  • Low-income student
  • Student with a documented disability

After you submit your application, the TRIO team will review your information, confirm eligibility, and contact you by email.
If you qualify, you鈥檒l receive an invitation to a personalized information session to learn how TRIO can support your academic goals.

Because TRIO can serve only 140 students at a time, qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list if the program is full.

For questions, email scc-trio@southcentral.edu

Schedule a TRIO Advising Appointment (for current TRIO students only)

If you have already been accepted as a TRIO participant, schedule an appointment with your TRIO Advisor.

North Mankato: 

  • Office Location: B110
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Faribault:

  • Office Location: A140
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

TRIO Programs are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes training for directors and staff of TRIO projects.