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

Fall 2018 Hours

Mon., Tues., Wed.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Modified Hours for Week of November 12^th (Veterans Day & Staff Conference)

Mon., Nov. 12^th: Closed (Veterans Day Observed)
Tues., Nov. 13^th: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 14^th: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 15^th: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 16^th: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Upcoming Closures

Wed., Nov. 21^st: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thur. and Fri., Nov. 22^nd and 23^rd (Campus Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday)

TRIO Student Support Services

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

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2018-2019 TRIO Application

Mail, 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.