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.
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.
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.
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.
January 27, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Time Management Workshop! Struggling to balance classes, work, and life? Come learn practical time management skills and strategies to stay organized and stress-free this semester! SASC...
February 13, 2026 All Day
Ferris State University Trip & Jim Crow Museum Visit Please join us for an impactful and educational experience as we head to Ferris State University to explore their graduate...
February 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Financial Aid Night! Need help with FAFSA or have questions about scholarships? We’ve got you! Come get the support you need to move confidently through your financial...
March 17, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Financial Literacy with PNC Bank! Join us for a valuable session focused on building strong financial habits and understanding the tools that can support your financial future. PNC Bank...
April 8, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wellness Event: Restore, Rebuild, Regain Take a moment to care for yourself and join us for a relaxing wellness experience focused on calm, creativity, and connection. Enjoy light...
April 15, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
TRIO SSS Graduates ONLY
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Joy Murerwa sharing how REP4 has influenced her journey with the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardon.
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TRIO students Joy Murerwa and Maria Rocha standing with U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten at REP4 Leadership showcase.
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McNair scholar Maria Rocha sharing the impact of REP4 with Education officials in Washington D.C..
January 22, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Help with the need for blood donations! You can donate with both Versiti and the Red Cross. Click here for additional information
January 22, 2026 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Student Senate General Assembly (GA) is the weekly public meeting of the GVSU Student Senate. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend in person or join via Zoom using the link below....
January 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Quentin Patterson will explore what it feels like to start life with an unfair hand and how chaos, trauma, and pain can be transformed into purpose. He will share his story of growing up in instability,...
The report noted that performance within some of the region's traditionally strong industries, including auto parts manufacturing and office furniture production, continues to weigh on the overall economy.
Jan 8, 2026
Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.
Dec 17, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, a GVSU researcher's survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and firms shows ongoing strain in the industrial sector.
Dec 10, 2025
200 Student Services Building
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403
TRIO Student Support Services is funded through a grant from the
U.S. Department of Education
Phone: (616) 331-3401
Fax: (616) 331-3440
Email: [email protected]
TRIO Student Support Services offers several programs and opportunities to students throughout the year and your donations help to make that possible.
