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TRIO Student Support Services

What We Do
From Start to Finish

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded, comprehensive support program for first-generation and limited-income college students. The goal of the program is to offer every possible form of support for participants along with their journey to graduation from Grand Valley State University.

What We Do
 

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Join Our Program

Gain all the benefits of being in TRIO Student Support Services by applying today! As an active participant you will have access to an advisor, peer mentors, graduate school visits, cultural immersion, community engagement, and much more. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Appointments
Schedule an Appointments

TRIO Student Support Services offers holistic and personal advising to all participants. You can meet with any TRIO professional staff member. All appointments are currently virtual or by phone unless a different accommodation is requested. 

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2024-25 Individualized Service Assessment (ISA)

Each year every TRIO SSS Classic participants are required to fill out a new Individualized Service Assessment. To make this an easier process, this is online.

TRIO Events

Wellness Event: Mugs and Hugs

March 12, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join TRIO SSS for Mugs and Hugs 

Time Management: Study Skills

March 18, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Please Join TRIO SSS for Time Management 

Academic Achievement Ceremony

April 3, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us in celebrating our TRIO SSS seniors as they graduate from Grand Valley State University and embark on the next chapter of their journey beyond college.

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In The News

Joy Murerwa sharing how REP4 has influenced her journey with the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardon.

In The News

TRIO students Joy Murerwa and Maria Rocha standing with U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten at REP4 Leadership showcase. 

In The News

McNair scholar Maria Rocha sharing the impact of REP4 with Education officials in Washington D.C..

GVSU Campus Events

Unnatural Causes

March 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...

Unnatural Causes

April 3, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...

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GVNext News

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Engineering students find community in the chaos of FIRST Robotics

Students who are alumni of FIRST Robotics hosted a tournament for 11 teams.

Feb 20, 2025

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Theater and dance students will perform at Meijer Gardens

Admission for GVSU students who want to attend Saturday's performance is free.

Feb 20, 2025

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LOCATION

200 Student Services Building
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403

USDE

TRIO Student Support Services is funded through a grant from the 
U.S. Department of Education

CONTACT US

Phone: (616) 331-3401
Fax: (616) 331-3440
Email: [email protected]

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GIVE BACK

TRIO Student Support Services offers several programs and opportunities to students throughout the year and your donations help to make that possible. 

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Page last modified August 12, 2024