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
Eligibility
To be eligible for TRIO/Student Support Services, individuals must meet the following:
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent graduated from a four-year college/university) and/or
- Have a demonstrated financial need according to federal guidelines and/or
- Have a documented disability
How to Apply
To be considered, eligible individuals may submit their application online.
Apply for TRIOQuestions
For additional information about TRIO, contact us:
Office: 329 Fell Hall
Phone: (309) 438-2099
Email: TRIO-SSS@ilstu.edu