TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO is a set of federally funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support under represented students in their pursuit of a college degree. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students to successfully complete their Associates degree. The long term goal of TRIO is to assist students in the completion of a Bachelor's degree.

Services

Individual Academic, Career & Personal Advising
Monitoring Academic Progress
Financial Aid Assistance / Literacy
Use of the TRIO Resource / Study Room
Assistance in Transferring to a 4-year University
Course Specific Tutoring
College Success Workshops
Cultural Events
Access to Books and Study Aids
Help with Finding and Applying for Scholarships
Strategies for Testing and Studying
Guided Tours to Metro Area Transfer Colleges

How do I qualify for TRIO?

Students must be enrolled at Hennepin Technical College in a two-year program, be a US citizen or meet residency requirements for Federal student financial aid, have a need for academic support AND meet at least ONE of the following criteria to qualify:

First Generation (neither parent has a 4-year degree)
Financially Disadvantaged
Have a Documented Disability as Defined by the US Department of Education

Apply to be a TRIO Student

Download Application

If you would like to apply to be a TRIO student, complete the TRIO Application. Download the application to your computer and open it in Adobe Acrobat.