Services
Students who participate in SSS-TRiO vary greatly in age, educational background and personal circumstances. Because of this, the program provides a variety of services to meet the needs of its students.
Academic Support Services
• Fall orientation for SSS-TRiO incoming freshman
• College Success Strategies course for SSS-TRiO incoming freshman (2 cr)
• Educational Planning
• Academic Goal Setting
• Academic Advising
• Individualized & Small Group Tutoring (1-2 hours per week per class)
• Learning Strategies and study skills
• Career Exploration & Information
• Graduate Studies Information
Additional Support Services
• Financial Aid Information
• Personal Finance Information
• Personal Support
• Advocacy
• Campus & Community Referral
• Academic Recognition Opportunities
• Cultural Activities
SSS - TRiO Merit Scholarships
SSS-TRiO Merit Scholarships ($500-$1,000) are awarded spring semester to active program participants who:
• Actively work with SSS the previous fall semester and who complete all program requirements
• Receive a Pell Grant and who have unmet financial needs
• Achieve a 2.0 GPA or above and satisfactorily complete 9 credits or more fall semester
For additional University of Idaho financial aid information and/or questions, go to the UI Financial Aid Website. If you would like to complete a financial aid application (a requirement to be considered for SSS-TRiO Merit Scholarship), visit FAFSA on the web.