Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program, one of two at the University of Oregon. As a college retention program, SSS helps undergraduates meet the rigors of higher education and graduate from UO. The program is designed for undergraduate students whose socioeconomic backgrounds, educational records, and personal situations suggest they may experience challenges at the UO that could be alleviated with use of resources offered by SSS. TRIO SSS is here to help our students get from orientation to graduation!
“I am so thankful for TRIO. I have become a confident and successful student and learned how to overcome any obstacle. I finally feel like I belong in a college setting, and am so proud I will be completing my sociology degree in the spring.”
Benefits
How can being an SSS participant help?
Academic Advising: comprehensive and ongoing assistance with course selection and graduation plans, choosing majors and careers, grad school planning and test preparation, negotiating and navigating UO systems and decreasing stress
Academic Support: workshops and courses, tutoring for many gen-ed requirements, plus writing, math, and study skills assistance
Financial Assistance: Grant Aid and scholarships reserved for SSS participants, assistance completing FAFSA forms and scholarship applications, workshops focused on increasing financial literacy with session on budgets, loans, and funding options
Space and Referrals: study area with computers and free printer, connections to useful resources
Mentors and Community: UO is big but TRIO SSS is just the right size to make sure you feel connected to campus & peers
Eligibility
How do I know if I qualify?
Students qualify based on federal criteria and must meet one of the following:
- neither parent/guardian earned a bachelor’s degree
- meets low-income qualifications based on federal guidelines
- has a documented disability, as verified by the UO Accessible Education Center (for additional information regarding services for student with disabilities, including testing and accommodations, please visit the AEC)
Each SSS participant must meet at least one of the above criteria and must also be:
- admitted and enrolled, or eligible to be enrolled, at UO in the current or next academic term
- pursuing a first bachelor’s degree
- in need of academic support
- committed to using academic support to earn a UO degree
- a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
*unfortunately TRIO SSS cannot serve graduate students
Interested in TRIO SSS?
Complete our online application now!
** The TRIO SSS program is currently full for 2025-26. Please apply to be added to our program waitlist, as spots often open up throughout the year. **
TRIO Program Student Referrals: Advisors can refer students to our program by submitting the online TRIO referral form.