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.
The book "First Around the World" contains more than essays by students describing their experiences while studying abroad. It gives insight into their fears, challenges and triumphs as the first people in their families to travel overseas.
Books are now available!
We have several convenient ways for you to purchase a copy for $15.00 (Plus Tax of $.90)
All GVSU purchases are available for pick up in the TRIO Student Support Services office.
The TRIO Office is located in:
200 Student Services Building
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan
Access "First Around the World Book Sale" to learn more about how to purchase the book! Order today!
For any questions call (616) 331-3401
*****You can also purchase a copy off-campus at:*****
Schuler Books & Music
2660 28th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Visit Schuler Books to learn more about how to order your book online!
(Shipping rates and tax may apply)
*All proceeds from the book sale will continue to support TRIO students.
After a year of connecting virtually, TRIO Upward Bound staff members were excited to welcome students on campus for five weeks of summer programming.
Jul 15, 2021
Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved a $5.4 million increase in financial aid, an 8 percent increase over last year.
Jun 25, 2021
Students at Detroit Achievement Academy learned they will have guaranteed admission to Grand Valley when they graduate from high school.
Jun 3, 2021
Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.
May 20, 2021
Jordan Dischinger-Smedes, from Grand River Preparatory High School in Grand Rapids, was named teacher of the year, and Kimberly Llorens, principal at University Preparatory Academy Elementary ý Mark Murray in Detroit, was named administrator of the year.
May 18, 2021
Grand Valley leaders officially welcomed to the Laker family the newest cohort of students from Battle Creek Public Schools who earned pipeline scholarships.
May 12, 2021
200 Student Services Building
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403
Phone: (616) 331-3401
Fax: (616) 331-3440
Email: triosss@gvsu.edu
TRIO Student Support Services offers several programs and opportunities to students throughout the year and your donations help to make that possible.
TRIO Student Support Services is funded through a grant from the
U.S. Department of Education
