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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

Laker Kickoff 2025

August 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Laker Kickoff is this fall's welcome event for our Lakers! The event kicks off welcome week and is planned for the evening of August 22, 2025. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Lubbers Stadium President...

Campus Life Night

August 24, 2025 6:00 PM

Meet your new community at Campus Life Night through the hundreds of student organizations, campus departments, and local businesses/non-profits in attendance at the event. This is a great time...

Rainbow Social

August 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brought to you by the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center, Rainbow Social is a free event for GVSU students, faculty, and staff to gather, enjoy food, and explore campus and community resources. This...

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GVNext News

GVSU's Board of Trustees meets in the Kirkhof Center's Pere Marquette room.

Grand Valley Board of Trustees approves budget with record financial aid for students

$409 million 2025-26 budget represents a 1.8% increase in spending over 2024-25, as GVSU strives to maximize value for students and supporters.

Jul 11, 2025

Exterior of the L. William Seidman Center, home of the Seidman College of Business

GVSU survey shows economic resilience in West Michigan

Despite months of economic uncertainty stemming from tariff policies and ongoing global trade tensions, the West Michigan economy has remained resilient, according to data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher.

Jul 10, 2025

Mary Tibbe in white lab coat

Nursing graduate develops medical device with help from engineering students

The Tibbe EUD was licensed by a Grand Rapids company and will soon be available at health care facilities.

Jul 7, 2025

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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 July 3, 2025