South Central College’s TRIO program provides personalized support for students who are the first in their family to attend college, have financial need, or have a disability. Our goal is to help you overcome challenges, succeed in college, graduate, and transfer to a four-year school.
- Personalized Academic Advising
- Free Tutoring and Study Skills Counseling
- Transfer and Career Planning Assistance
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Help
- Goal Setting and Motivation Support
- Resource Connections
Apply for TRIO Student Support Services
To qualify for TRIO Student Support Services, you must be eligible for federal student aid and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First-generation college student
- Low-income student
- Student with a documented disability
After you submit your application, the TRIO team will review your information, confirm eligibility, and contact you by email.
If you qualify, you’ll receive an invitation to a personalized information session to learn how TRIO can support your academic goals.
Because TRIO can serve only 140 students at a time, qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list if the program is full.
For questions, email
Schedule a TRIO Advising Appointment (for current TRIO students only)
If you have already been accepted as a TRIO participant, schedule an appointment with your TRIO Advisor.
Office Locations and Hours
North Mankato:
- Office Location: B110
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Faribault:
- Office Location: A140
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone
- Faribault Campus: (507) 332-5819
- North Mankato Campus: (507) 389-7381
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TRIO Staff
Wednesday: 8:oo a.m. - Noon
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Schedule an appointment
Resources
About Federal TRIO Programs
Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training for directors and staff of TRIO projects.
Pre-College Programs
- TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers
- TRIO Educational Talent Search
- TRIO Upward Bound
- TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science
Postsecondary Programs
- TRIO Student Support Services
- TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement
- TRIO Veterans Upward Bound
- TRIO Staff Training
TRIO Student Support Services
Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs
CFDA Number: 84.042
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: SSS, TRIO (SSS is one of eight TRIO programs.)
Program Description: Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.
Types of Projects: All SSS projects must provide: academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects; advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assist students with information on both the full range of student financial aid programs, benefits, and resources for locating public and private scholarships; and assistance in completing financial aid applications. Education or counseling services are designed to improve financial and economic literacy and assist students in applying for admission to graduate and professional programs and assist students enrolled in two-year institutions and applying for admission to, and obtain financial assistance for enrollment in four-year programs. The SSS projects may also provide individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint students with career options; exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available; mentoring programs, securing temporary housing during breaks for students who are homeless youths and students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system.
