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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

Wellness Event: Restore, Rebuild, Regain

April 8, 2026 6:00 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...

TRIO SSS Academic Achievement Ceremony 2026

April 15, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

TRIO SSS Graduates ONLY 

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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

ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)

April 2, 2026 All Day

You're invited to learn about the research projects, innovative designs, and assessments that students in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ENS) Program have been working on this semester.  Starting...

Mental Health Screening Day

April 2, 2026 All Day

Mental Health Screening Days shine the spotlight on various mental health concerns by educating our campus, spreading a message of hope, and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those...

Knowledge Support Series: The ABC�s of CBD & THC

April 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Alcohol & Other Drugs Services office will be holding a series of webinar topics related to substance abuse, impacts, and issues. Check out the variety of topics and join us via Zoom to get more...

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GVNext News

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GVSU Expert: A Q&A exploring what it means to return to the moon

Deana Weibel, professor of anthropology, reflects on this lunar mission, which includes a crew member with strong West Michigan ties.

Mar 30, 2026

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Birds of GVSU: An appreciation of the creatures that share our air, keep us grounded

Explore our first installment of a series dedicated to the feathered friends that share our campuses.

Mar 25, 2026

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GVSU research: West Michigan economy shows modest rebound

West Michigan’s recent slowdown in economic growth appears to be subsiding, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.

Mar 10, 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