Federal TRIO educational opportunity outreach programs support and motivate low-income, first-generation college students as well as students with disabilities to navigate academic environments from middle school to postgraduate programs. The goal of Federal TRIO programs is to increase the percentage of low-income and first generation college students who successfully pursue postsecondary education opportunities.
Three Key Goals
Help you do well in your courses
Help you re-enroll each semester and graduate
Help you transfer to a four-year college and earn your bachelor's degree
SSS Eligibility
To be eligible for Student Support Services, you must be one or more of the following:
Students with limited income based on federal income guidelines
First-generation college student with neither parent having a bachelor's degree
Student with a documented disability
Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, SSS is an educational opportunity program that serves 160 students. Students in our program receive intensive, one-on-one and small-group assistance designed to meet their specific needs.
TRIO Application
Click the button below to apply. You will be prompted to sign in to complete your application. Enter the following for credentials:
Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu(for example, ab1234cd@go.minnstate.edu)
Password: your StarID password
From acceptance into the program until graduation, SSS/TRIO students may receive and/or utilize in the following:
Academic
Academic enrichment
Academic success workshops
Access to laptops and desktop computers in SSS tutoring area
Effective retention and graduation strategies
Monitoring academic progress
One-on-one academic advising
Study skills development
Two- and four-year major planning
Transfer assistance
Financial Literacy
Budget-management seminar
Credit education
Financial aid search
Funding postsecondary education
Personal
Career exploration
Cultural enrichment experiences
Goal setting assistance
Peer mentoring
Self-advocacy skill development
Referrals to on- and off-campus resources
SSS First-Year Involvement
First-Year Involvement in SSS may begin with the Summer Bridge Program which takes place the summer before your first semester at DCTC. Summer Bridge improves your reading, writing, math and study skills while allowing you to participate in various workshops that promote a smooth transition to college. You can also earn 2 credits tuition free.