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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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2025-26 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

There are no upcoming TRIO Events at this time

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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

CM Summer Gathering - Field Night

May 20, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Come hang out at GVSU REC FIELD #1 for field games such as Frisbee, Spikeball, and more! Bring your friends and make some new ones :)Competencies:Connection and Belonging

Global Laker Festival

September 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

All staff and students are welcome to join us for lawn games, international music, snacks, and other activities in front of the clocktower! Global Laker Festival Page TIE-DYE!...

Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair

September 10, 2026 1:00 PM

Looking to Make a Difference or Gain Real-World Experience? Explore dozens of meaningful volunteer and internship opportunities at the Non-Profit Volunteer and Internship Fair at KIRKHOF CENTER NORTH...

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GVNext News

A young girl in a bright pink fleece leans over a table display and looks up with excitement during a hands-on educational activity.

Groundswell student showcase highlights stewardship, research

Twenty-seven projects from 23 schools were on display as part of the Groundswell's Student Project Showcase, highlighting the work of PK-12 students from Kent and Ottawa counties.

May 14, 2026

Grand Valley State University sign mounted on a brick campus building beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, framed by blurred tree branches in the foreground.

GVSU study: Regional growth continues despite rising uncertainty

The West Michigan economy grew for the third consecutive month, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.

May 12, 2026

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GVSU expertise part of study examining sometimes differing professional dog-training methods

The information from professional trainers also revealed important common ground.

Apr 30, 2026

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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 October 27, 2025