What are the eligibility requirements?
All applicants must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements prior to acceptance into the program:
- be a first-generation college student;
- have high financial need; and/or
- have a documented disability – students must be registered with Maryville College’s Disability Services Office
What does first generation mean?
According to the US Department of Education, being first generation means that neither of your natural or adoptive parents/guardians or the parent/guardian you lived with most, has a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year institution. If your parent attended a 4-year institution but did not graduate or earned an associate’s degree, you are still considered first generation.
What are you looking for in a student?
Although TRIO SSS is designed as an extra support system to students, participants in the program must possess a strong desire to be a successful student and complete their program. The ideal student possesses the drive to succeed and be able to benefit from the services TRIO SSS provides.
What does TRIO SSS provide?
- Individual and small group tutoring
- Goal setting and academic advising
- Cultural events
- Loaner laptops
- Academic skills, financial literacy, and professional development/career planning workshops
- Information and resources for financial aid
- Assistance completing FAFSA
- Designated study and meeting space in Anderson Hall.
Why should I apply to TRIO SSS?
TRIO SSS provides a support system for participants. TRIO students receive services that are above and beyond what Maryville College offers to the general student population. Being a participant in TRIO means that you are part of a very unique academic community on campus.
How do I apply?
The TRIO Student Support Services application can be found on our website.
I make excellent grades at Maryville College. Is TRIO SSS for me?
Yes! Participants in TRIO SSS vary greatly based on academic achievement, age, ethnicity, major, and classification. The one thing all participants should have in common, other than eligibility criteria, is a drive to complete Maryville College successfully and be well prepared for the future.
Does TRIO offer scholarships?
TRIO SSS is not a scholarship program although we award a limited number of stipends to students who complete the participation requirements and who are receiving a Pell grant.