A federal grant funded through the United States Department of Education
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES | TRIO
TRIO was established in 1968 to increase the college persistence and graduation rates of first-generation college students, those from low-income households, and students with disabilities. The program supports undergraduate students through graduation and provides community, individualized educational and co-curricular plans, some technology devices, and graduate/professional school application support.
National Information
Student Support Services is one of multiple national college access and opportunity TRIO programs. There are over 3,100 programs and 800,000 alumni in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Pacific Islands. TRIO has over a 60 year history of successfully supporting first-generation and Pell eligible college students in attaining a bachelor's degree.
TRIO in Thrive Center
SSS/TRIO in Thrive Center is open to all UA Wildcats who are first-generation college students, come from low-income households, or have a documented disability.
Application Information
The fall 2025 application is currently closed. There are many changes happening nationally within the Department of Education. We have not received information about the continuation of this SSS/TRIO program. As soon as we receive confirmation we will be funded this next grant cycle, we will open the application.
Until then, we are working to provide similar services through Thrive Peer Mentoring. You can sign-up for support through the interest form, and once our grant is funded, we will work with Thrive Peer Mentoring to transition those students interested in TRIO to apply for our program.
If you are transferring to the UA, our Transfer Student Center also has support for you!
SSS-TRIO Students Get Access to 24/7 Online Tutoring.
SSS-TRIO students are able to connect with an online tutor, 24/7, covering over 300 subjects across all levels. Contact Robert McCune to get your login information at rmccune@arizona.edu.
Already have your login information? Connect to a tutor here.