Contact Information
TRIO Student Support Services
trio@inverhills.edu
651-450-3831
College Center Room 255
TRIO SSS
Related Links
- TuitionMatch
- Diversity & Equity
- Scholarships
- Travelers Grant Program
- Transfer Considerations
- Transfer Resources
- Kick Off Info
Online & Phone Hours
Mon. - Wed.: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thur. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
TRIO Student Support Services
First, we hope that all of you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. During this unprecedented time, TRIO will still be here to support you, even though the form of that support has changed. We have moved all of our services to phone and online formats. TRIO students, please make sure to check our D2L page and schedule regular appointments with your advisors using the links below:
If you are interested in applying to join TRIO, or if you have questions about Summer Bridge or anything else about TRIO, 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 spring 2020 with a priority deadline of January 28th, 2020.
2019-2020 TRIO ApplicationMail, fax, or scan and email the completed form to:
TRIO Student Support Services
Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Fax: 651-450-3677
Email: trio@inverhills.edu
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 an application to the TRIO office CC255 or via email trio@inverhills.edu. 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.
TRIO Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge is a TRIO SSS experience provided at no cost to students that prepares students who have recently graduated from high school to make the t ransition to college and real-world success. Summer Bridge students travel to the Audubon Center in Sandstone, Minn., where they engage in outdoor teambuilding activities that allow them to earn a FREE college credit. Students also meet on campus each day for a week prior to the fall semester. Summer Bridge students gain knowledge about Inver Hills resources and opportunities, improve communication and study skills, and develop connections with other students. TRIO Summer Bridge is no longer accepting applications for summer 2019. If you are interested in participating during summer 2020, please check back in the spring.
