TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS)

Program Type: Federal grant-funded student support program

Geographic Scope: Mid Michigan College service area (Michigan)

Overview:
TRIO-SSS is a comprehensive student support program providing academic support, career guidance, and financial assistance to eligible students seeking associate degrees or certificates.

First Generation College Student:

• Student whose natural or adoptive parents have not received a 4-year degree
• Student who, prior to age 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, and that parent did not receive a 4-year degree
• Individual who, prior to age 18, did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or adoptive parent

Low Income Individual:

• Family's taxable income did not exceed 150% of the poverty level amount in the calendar year preceding participation
• Generally, if student qualifies for federal financial aid (Pell Grants), they likely meet low-income guidelines
• Must complete Income Verification Worksheet

Individual with Disability:

• Person with a disability as defined in Section 12102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Contact Student Accommodations at accommodations@midmich.edu

Additional Admission Criteria:

• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be certificate or degree-seeking
• Must have academic or support service needs
• Plan to complete certificate/degree within four years (typically minimum 9 credit hours per semester, or 12+ credit hours previously completed with 2.0+ GPA and 67%+ completion ratio)
• Preference given to those with academic success, community/activity involvement, and/or work history

Services Provided:

• Academic advising and success coaching
• Career guidance and assessment
• Course registration assistance
• Summer tuition aid (eligible participants)
• Support services throughout degree/certificate completion

Application Timeline:

• Applications accepted year-round
• Formal review and admissions decisions: September 1 - November 30 annually
• Applications from any time of year may be considered

Contact:

• Jason Howard, Coordinator of TRIO-SSS
• Phone: (989) 386-6622 x169
• Email: jhoward4@midmich.edu
• General Email: triosss@midmich.edu

Application Process

1. Complete TRIO-SSS Online Application
   • Available on Mid's website
   • Also available at each campus or from your Mid Mentor
2. Income Verification (if applicable)
   • Complete Income Verification Worksheet if applying based on low-income status
   • Required to determine eligibility under federal guidelines
3. Submit Application
   • Applications accepted year-round
   • Formal review: September 1 - November 30 annually
   • Earlier submission encouraged
4. Review Process
   • TRIO-SSS staff sub-committee reviews applications
   • Final acceptance decisions documented
   • TRIO reserves right to consider life circumstances and other relevant criteria

Required Information:

• Basic student information
• Eligibility documentation (income verification, disability documentation, parent education background, etc.)
• Academic/support service needs assessment
• Degree/certificate program information
• Academic history and GPA (if previously completed college work)

Summer Aid Application (for eligible participants):

Deadline: April 30 (annual)
Requirements:

• Must be enrolled and seeking associate degree or certificate from Mid
• Must be TRIO-SSS participant
• Must have applied for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
• Must be Pell eligible at Mid
• Must plan to enroll in Summer semester classes
• Must be following an academic plan
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Academic and/or career assessment required
• Attendance verified throughout funded semester

Contact:

• Jason Howard, Coordinator of TRIO-SSS
• Phone: (989) 386-6622 x169
• Email: jhoward4@midmich.edu
• General inquiries: triosss@midmich.edu