• TRIO Student Support Services Participant Application Form

    Please complete this form in it's entirety. Missing information may cause your application to be denied.

  • Thank you for your interest in Michigan State University’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program. This application allows you to apply for TRIO SSS and review the expectations for program participation. Please complete the application carefully and provide accurate information.


    Eligibility Requirements
    The TRIO SSS program serves MSU students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents (as defined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), has an academic need for services, and who meet at least one of the following additional criteria:

    • First-generation student: Neither parent nor legal guardian has earned a four-year college or university degree (Please note: students whose parents earned a four-year degree outside of the United States are not considered first-generation under federal TRIO guidelines).
    • Income-eligible: Eligibility is determined using federal taxable income information based on U.S. Department of Education income guidelines.
    • Student with a documented disability: Students are required to provide documentation.

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    What Is TRIO Student Support Services?
    TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is designed to support students who are first-generation, income-eligible, and/or have a documented disability. The program focuses on academic success, persistence, and degree completion, while helping students clarify and work toward their educational and career goals at Michigan State University.


    What Services Does TRIO SSS Provide?
    Students accepted into TRIO SSS have access to a variety of support services, including:

    • Academic success planning and advising
    • Assistance with scholarships and scholarship applications
    • FAFSA and financial literacy support
    • Monthly workshops and skill-building sessions
    • Mentoring and peer support
    • Cultural and educational engagement opportunities
    • Leadership and professional development experiences
    • Graduate and professional school preparation and site visits

    These services are designed to support students throughout their academic journey.

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    Important Information for Dependent Students
    If you are considered a dependent student and/or are under the age of 18, we strongly recommend completing this application with a parent or legal guardian. The application requires specific IRS tax information, and parent or guardian information and signatures are required as part of the application process.


    If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the TRIO SSS office at trio@msu.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.

  • Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?*

  • TRIO Student Support Services Participant Application Form

    Please complete this form in it's entirety. Missing information may cause your application to be denied.

  • Personal Information

  • Date of Birth*
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  • Permanent Address

  • Contact Information

  • Demographic Information

  • Ethnic Origin (check all that apply)*

  • Additional Information

  • Have you served in the military or reserves?*
  • Have you completed the FAFSA?*
  • Have you previously participated in another TRIO program?*
  • If so, which one(s) - check all that apply

  • Eligibility Information

    Participants must meet one or more of the eligibility criteria below

  • First Generation College Student: The term “first generation college student” means you are a student that:

    1. Neither of whose natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate degree;
    2. Prior to the age of 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one parent and whose supporting parent did not receive a baccalaureate degree; or
    3. Prior to the age of 18, did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or an adoptive parent.

    You have to meet one of the above criteria to be considered a first-generation college student.

  • Under the above definition, Are you a “First Generation College Student?”*

  • Students with Disabilities: Students with a documented physical, psychological, or learning disability also qualify for TRIO SSS.

  • Do you have a documented physical, psychological, or learning disability?*
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  • Access our Disability Verification Form HERE.

  • Income Verification:

    As a federally funded TRIO program, TRIO-SSS is required to provide documentation of your eligibility for our program to the U.S. Department of Education to meet TRIO regulations that two-thirds of the students in our program meet federal low-income guidelines.

    To qualify, students must meet the income criteria based on the Federal TRIO Program's current-year low-income thresholds. As proof of income, please provide the following documentation:

    • For DEPENDENT students: A copy of your parent or guardian’s federal tax return (1040 Form). Student must be listed on the tax return as a dependent.
    • For INDEPENDENT students: A copy of your federal tax return (1040 Form).

    W-2 and Pay-Stubs are not acceptable documentation.

    If a tax return has not been filed, you may submit an Income Verification Form as an alternative.

     

    Access our Income Verification Form HERE.

     

    Failure to provide the correct information may result in your application being denied.

  • Dependency Status: What is your dependency status?*
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  • Academic Need:

  • Educational Level (check all that apply)*
  • What area best describes how you feel TRIO SSS can help you with?*

  • Self Assessment:

  • What TRIO SSS services would you find beneficial (check all that apply)*

  • Essay Questions:

  • Please attached your responses to the following prompts.

    1. Please explain, in detail, your academic need for TRIO SSS and how you expect to support and enhance your academic and collegiate experience from becoming a participant in the program.
    2. Please describe your career goals.
    3. What do you see as your greatest challenges in achieving success at MSU and what are your strengths and resources that you will utilize to overcome these challenges?
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  • RELEASE OF INFORMATION

  • I hereby certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand any false information given will result in the loss of the opportunity to participate.

    I authorize the MSU TRIO SSS Program to collect information on my academic progress (including grades, credits, and transcripts) and financial aid status before and during my participation in SSS.

    I understand that this information is confidential and used to assess my eligibility and participation in the TRIO SSS Program. My eligibility and financial aid status will be shared with the U.S. Department of Education as required. I confirm the accuracy of the information in this application and will provide verification if requested. I acknowledge that my personal information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

    No one will have access to the information unless they work with or for the MSU SSS program or are authorized by me to see the information. Upon formal acceptance into the program, I grant permission for program representatives to have access to my official academic and financial records in order for SSS staff to assist me. Additionally, during my involvement in the SSS program, TRIO SSS staff may consult with various MSU offices and programs to secure and share the information pertinent to my participation in the program and overall collegiate success.

    Finally, I give my permission to use photographs, quotes, and statements and/or print my first and last name in any and/or all publications for Michigan State University Student Support Services Program.

  • AFFIDAVIT OF TRUTH STATEMENT

  • By signing and submitting this application, you acknowledge and confirm the following:

    • The information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
    • You understand that the services described in this application are provided by TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) and may change at any time based on program guidelines or availability.
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