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TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS)

MID MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS)

Status: Active

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.

Eligibility Requirements (must meet ONE or MORE):

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

How to Apply

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)