Student Support Services TRIO Program

Become a TRIO Scholar at Iona!

The Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO program at Iona University provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education.

The goal of SSS TRIO is to increase the college persistence, retention, and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.

TRIO Student Support Services Application

Learn More About Trio Student Support Services At Iona University

Who Is Eligible?

Applications are welcome from students who are:

• Enrolled and/or accepted full-time at Iona University
• A low-income student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines; and/or
• A first-generation college student whose parent/guardian has not graduated from a four-year institution; and/or
• A college student with a documented disability

Services Offered

• Individualized academic counseling and guidance
• Academic enrichment workshops
• Assistance with course selection
• Career counseling and events
• Cultural educational trips and on-campus events
• Financial aid counseling
• Graduate school application guidance and support
• Mentoring services
• Tutorial services

SSS TRIO Program Goals

The Student Support Services Program is designed to:

• Increase the retention and graduation rates of eligible students
• Foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of low income and first generation college students and individuals with disabilities through services.

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