GVSU engineering students featured in Cast in Steel series
The series follows college teams competing to build interpretations of historic weapons and tools.
Jul 16, 2026
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.
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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.
Appointments
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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.
2026-27 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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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..
GVSU Campus Events
2026 Laker Kickoff
August 28, 2026 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
We'll be kicking the fall semester off with the annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers...
CM Free Cookout and Carnival
August 29, 2026 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Whether you are mega athletic or not-so-much, come play some yard games, ultimate frisbee, or just hang out & get to know people! We will have some snacks, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to...
GVNext News
GVSU students earn $35 million in state scholarship funding
Lakers received the second-highest amount awarded to students who attend one of the state's public universities.
Jun 29, 2026
GVSU Experts: A Q&A on the U.S.-Iran agreement and its global impact
GVSU faculty Polly Diven and Paul Isely share their insights on what the agreement means for consumers, businesses and U.S. foreign policy.
Jun 18, 2026
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
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Phone: (616) 331-3401
Fax: (616) 331-3440
Email: [email protected]
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TRIO Student Support Services offers several programs and opportunities to students throughout the year and your donations help to make that possible.