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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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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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2024-25 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

Unnatural Causes

November 21, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...

Unnatural Causes

January 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...

Mental Health Screening Day

February 20, 2025 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...

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GVNext News

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Nursing celebrates 50 years while looking ahead at community event

At more than 50 years old, the Kirkhof College of Nursing looked ahead to its future during a community event November 12 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 12, 2024

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GVSU survey hints at encouraging signs for West Michigan economy

After months of slumping performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a GVSU researcher's data.

Nov 11, 2024

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Eliminating barriers: Let's Talk offers appointment-free counseling sessions through Counseling Center

The program gives GVSU students the opportunity for free, virtual conversations with licensed counselors.

Oct 24, 2024

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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 August 12, 2024