Benefits.gov - TRIO Student Support Services

E-mail Page Print Page

TRIO Student Support Services

Managing Agency U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov

Program Description

The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides support services to low-income students, first generation college students, and disabled students enrolled in post-secondary education programs. Eligible students may receive (among other services) personal and academic career counseling, career guidance, instruction, mentoring, and tutoring. The goal of SSS program is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a current or prospective student pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree and you must be one of the following: low income, first generation college student, or disabled.

Note: Grants are made to institutions of higher education.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information

For more information about TRIO student support services, visit: http://www.ed.gov/programs/triostudsupp/applicant.html

Headquarters Office:
Office of Federal TRIO Programs
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Higher Education Programs
1990 K Street, N.W., Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20006-8510

Or call one of the following numbers:
202-502-7600
202-502-7857
202-219-7074

You may also email us at: OPE_TRIO@ed.gov