Educational Development, TRiO Student Support Services

Providing Hope and Opportunity
Eligibility

Participation in the TRiO SSS Program is open to students who meet the federal eligibility requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is limited to 270 participants.
One-third of TRiO participants must meet low-income guidelines. Students eligible for the program must:  
  • have a documented disability
  • be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident
  • be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the upcoming semester at the ASU Tempe Campus
  • be working towards their first undergraduate degree and
  •  have need for academic support services.  
 
Application Process                      
If you have any questions and/or are interested in applying for the TRiO Program, please call or visit us in the Matthews Center. Applications may be obtained from your Disability Specialist or TRiO staff members.  Applications, in Microsoft Word format, can also be downloaded by clicking here.  Applications are accepted throughout the year. The demand for TRiO services is especially great at the beginning of each fall semester. If students want to utilize services for fall semester, submitting the application in July or August is recommended. Applications may be sent by mail, faxed or turned into the TRiO Administrative Assistant in the Matthews Center.    

Notification                                   
The TRiO Coordinator Senior evaluates all applications. Students accepted into the program will receive a congratulations letter in the mail and notification by e-mail. If an applicant is not eligible for the program, he or she will be also notified by mail. In the case where the applicant is eligible but the program is full, the student will be put on a wait list. Applicants will receive notification within two weeks of submitting a complete application.