TRIO Student Support Services

TRiO Student Support Services at Tarleton State University provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Participants receive individualized college support and direct access to important campus resources. TRiO SSS is FREE and provides students with mentoring, advice on post-secondary course selection, cultural opportunities, economic literacy, and personal coaching. 

To receive assistance, students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of postsecondary education at Tarleton State. Low-income students who are first-generation college students and students with disabilities evidencing academic need are eligible to participate in SSS projects. Two-thirds of the participants in any SSS project must be either disabled or potential first-generation college students from low-income families. One-third of the disabled participants must also be low-income students. (Office of Post Secondary Education, July 9, 2025)

TRIO Student Support Services is funded by the Department of Education through 2025. TRIO Programs are nationally recognized for best practices and strategies in promoting retention and graduation of its participants. We’re located in the Tarleton Center, Room 134.

We do not directly provide financial funding to students. If you need additional financial funding, please see Financial Aid, Scholarships, or Student Basic Needs and Resources for more information.

To apply: Please select the link below
You will need to sign into your Tarleton State student @go.tarleton.edu account (with Microsoft authenticator) to access the form

Please allow 10-14 business days for the application to process.
During holidays, campus closure days, and busy times such as first week of classes and registration, applications may take longer to process. We appreciate your patience.

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