Reasons to Join TRIO SSS
A Community of Belonging
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) members join a community of students that create a safe, supportive, and confidence-boosting environment. By utilizing our common space and opting into TRIO SSS activities, they build a community of belonging with their peers, including peer success coaches who are always available for a student's input.
Meaningful Mentorship
Getting to graduation can be tough, especially when navigating confusing processes and resources spread across campus. Our staff stay up-to-speed on campus resources and refer our students to helpful contacts, and they provide a one-stop-shop for anything that pops up: academic, professional, financial, and even personal. TRIO SSS students graduate feeling supported, celebrated, and confident.
Financial Support
TRIO SSS students are eligible for internal funding through simple applications, and all students have help dedicated to holistic financial literacy. We connect our students to campus resources like the Center for Financial Success and TopDollar, and we counsel them on what, exactly, their university bill means.
Clarity and Confidence
TRIO SSS students gain self-confidence and empowerment with an improved understanding of how to leverage campus resources to pursue their futures. Through troubleshooting and future planning, our students practice goal-setting and goal-getting, as well as life skills like advocating for themselves.
How We Help
- ACADEMIC
- Academic tutoring, directly or through services provided at WKU
- Pairing with peers on similar academic pathways
- Assistance in course selection and schedule planning
- Support for exploring, pursuing, and planning graduate or professional studies
- PROFESSIONAL
- Individualized counseling for career exploration and pursuit
- Resume, cover letter, and application support for internships and professional development
- Mentor matching programs involving faculty, professionals, or experienced students
- FINANCIAL
- Support for Federal financial aid programs (including the Pell Grant and loan forgiveness)
- Resources for locating public and private scholarships
- Assistance in completing financial aid applications like FAFSA
- Counseling for financial and economic literacy, both as it relates to their university
bill and broader financial planning
- PERSONAL
- Exposure to events and programs not usually accessible to TRIO SSS-eligible students
- Securing temporary housing during breaks in the academic year for students who rely on campus housing
- Pep talks, pick-me-ups, and helping students get connected to mental health resources on campus
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