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What is TRiO Student Support Services?

The Trio Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that provides academic assistance to up to 144 eligible undergraduate students at Cheyney University. The goal of the program is to help low-income and first-generation college students and/or college students with disabilities to succeed at college and earn their bachelor’s degrees. The program focuses on the motivation towards successful completion of their post-secondary education and promotes graduate school enrollment.  TRIO programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other support necessary for educational access and retention. 

TRiO Programs & Benefits

The TRiO program offers the following programs and services to students: 

  • Peer Mentoring Assistance 
  • Supplemental Tutorial Support 
  • Cultural & Educational Events 
  • Academic Skills Workshops 
  • Limited Assistance with Financial Aid & Scholarships Application 
  • Financial & Economic Literacy Education
  • Quiet study rooms with computers and an accessible printer 
  • Graduate & Professional Assistance 
  • Work-Study 
  • Internships 

Requirements to Join TRiO

All Students who meet the eligibility rules may apply to the TRiO program: 

  • Must be a citizen of the United States of America 
  • Have a need for Academic Support 
  • Must be a full-time student 
  • Must maintain a 2.0 GPA requirement 
  • First-generation College Student 
  • Low-income 
  • Documented Learning or Physical Disability 
  • Majoring in (Psychology, Business, HRTM, Education)