TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) empowers students to succeed at Inver Hills and transfer to earn a four-year degree by providing academic advising, guidance in the transfer process, and a positive community of support. SSS is one of the federally-funded TRIO programs that provide a pathway to higher education opportunities and success. If you are planning to graduate from Inver Hills and transfer to earn a bachelor's degree, TRIO SSS could be a great fit for you!

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Contact Information

TRIO Student Support Services

trio@inverhills.edu
651-450-3831
College Center Room 255

TRIO SSS

Online & Phone Hours

Mon. - Wed.: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thur. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services

Remote Learning Update

First, we hope that all of you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. TRIO is still here to support you and all of our services are available online or over the phone. TRIO students, please make sure to check our D2L Brightspace page and schedule regular appointments with your advisors using the links below:

Alicia Atwater

Catima Wilson

Matt Kruger

If you are interested in applying to join TRIO, please send your completed application.

For questions, please email TRIO@inverhills.edu or call 651-450-3831 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What does TRIO SSS provide?

Personalized academic advising, career planning and major exploration
College transfer planning
Campus visits to four-year institutions
Workshops on various topics, including study skills, financial literacy and time management
Social and cultural events

How to Join

To join TRIO SSS, you must complete the application (below) and submit it to TRIO in the College Center room 255 or via email at TRIO@inverhills.edu. After you apply, you will receive an email from TRIO staff regarding the next steps to join the program. TRIO is now accepting applications for fall 2020.

2020-2021 TRIO Application

Why should you join?

Connections to campus resources and opportunities
Inclusive, supportive community
Proactive advising
Network of motivated students
Personalized transfer planning

Who is eligible to participate?

TRIO SSS selects 140 students a year to participate in the program. In order to be considered, please complete and submit a TRIO application online. The staff will review the applications and invite potential students to an intake meeting.

Students must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, enrolled in a degree program and taking a minimum of 6 credits. Students must also meet at least one of the following federal eligibility criteria:

First-generation college student (parent or guardian did not hold a bachelor’s degree while the student was in high school)
Meet federal income guidelines
Be eligible to receive accommodations through Disability Services at Inver Hills.