Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS is a project, 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, dedicated to empowering first-generation, limited-income and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals.
Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the resources and guidance for students to navigate the path to success in college. The goal is also to create a sense of community and encourage growth from orientation to graduation.
Additional free services include:
- Scholarships exclusively for SSS participants
- Mentoring
- Textbook loans
- Technology lab access with free printing
- Academic skill-building workshops
- And more
Students can verify their eligibility and apply online. To learn more, students can visit SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or the website at wichita.edu/sss.