TRIO Advising and Support

TRiO/Student Support Services (SSS) at Illinois State University is a student-oriented program that provides services to individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education.

From enrollment to graduation, we're dedicated to offering individualized assistance that will enhance the academic, personal, and professional potential of our students in the program. As a result of these services, TRiO has retained 88 percent of its participants annually, and over 90 percent of our students are currently in good academic standing.

Services

TRiO/Student Support Services assists students by monitoring academic progress and providing information and assistance with educational and career information. Ongoing services include:

• Academic advising
• Personal and career counseling
• Academic performance monitoring
• Investigation of graduate/professional school opportunities
• Student leadership conferences
• College Survival/Study Skills workshops
• Financial aid advisement
• Cultural and educational activities
• Referrals to other University College units and campus resources