TRIO Student Support Services

A federally funded program, TRIOLinks to an external site. offers individualized academic assistance to students who are first-generation college attendees, income-eligible, or have documented disabilities. Services encompass academic advising, financial aid counseling, financial literacy education, scholarship assistance, and guidance on graduate school exploration. The program also features a structured mentoring component, pairing freshmen with academic and peer mentors to support their transition to university life.

Eligibility Checklist

  • First-generation college student

  • Income-eligible under federal guidelines

  • Registered with Disability Services for Students

If any line applies to you, submit the quick pre-application.

Signature Services

  • Assigned professional TRIO advisor

  • Peer mentor program and first-gen community events

  • Financial literacy and FAFSA-completion workshops

  • Priority tutoring

Participant Expectations

  • Meet with your TRIO advisor at least twice per semester.

  • Attend one workshop or event each month.

  • Strive for good academic standing and steady progress toward degree.

How to Join

  1. Complete the online application.

  2. Attend a 30-minute intake interview.

  3. Start using services immediately.

Questions? Email trioSSS@unk.edu or call 308-865-1598.