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Support That Helps Students Keep Moving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"TRIO<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

TRIO Student Support Services<\/strong> is a federally funded program that helps eligible ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students stay on track, graduate, transfer, and build a plan for what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose the option below to learn how TRIO can support you\u2014as a student or as an ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø employee referring students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m a Student<\/div><\/a><\/div>
OR<\/span><\/div>
I’m Faculty or Staff<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Who Is Eligible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students must be at least one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • First\u2011generation college student<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Income\u2011eligible based on federal guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Registered with ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø\u2019s Access Services for a documented disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Participants must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate academic need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why TRIO Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    TRIO is not random extra help. It is structured, proactive support for students who are too often expected to figure college out alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    National TRIO data show a 90.0% persistence rate overall and a 50.0% three-year completion rate at two-year institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, TRIO is built to close gaps in retention, academic standing, graduation, and transfer by giving eligible students consistent advising, academic support, financial guidance, and stronger connection to campus resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Personalized support from trained staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Help navigating deadlines, systems, and next steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Transfer, career, and financial guidance tied to real student goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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