2026-2027 TRIO New Student Application

2026-2027 TRIO SSS New Student Program Application Form

Thank you for your interest in our 2026-2027 TRIO Student Support Services Program. Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. You cannot save and restart this application. You may want to review the questions first, take some time to make notes and gather information for the field, and then return to fill in and submit the application. The application will ask you for 2025 tax information, so please have that available too. If you have any questions, please email us at trio.center@metrostate.edu or call 651-793-1525.

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently accepted and plan to enroll (undergraduate degree-seeking) at Metro State
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

To qualify, you must demonstrate an academic need and have one of the following requirements:

Low-income individual (Click here to verify)
First-Generation College Student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree)
Have a documented disability (and/or registered with the Center for Accessibility Resources)

Metro State's TRIO SSS Program is fully funded through three TRIO SSS grants from the U.S Department of Education and has an annual operating budget of $851,242 to serve 380 students.

Student Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

School ID / Tech ID *

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

When are you planning to attend Metro State? *

What is your intended Major? *

Email Address *

Local Address *

Local City *

Local State *

Local Zip *

Cell Phone Number

Gender *

Are you of Hispanic descent? *

Race: Please check all that apply, at least one must be selected.

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

White/Caucasian

Hawaiian or other Native Pacific Islander

What is your residency status in the U.S.?

First Generation Eligibility

Does either parent/guardian have a bachelor's (4-year) degree or higher?

Parent/Guardian 1 *

Parent/Guardian 2

Income Verification Eligibility

Have you applied for financial aid (FAFSA) 26-27 academic year? *

What is your Student Dependency Status? *

Independent Student:

Please enter your recent (2025) tax information. If you did not file, please enter N/A for the next two questions and check all reasons why you did not file. If you are Dependent student, please enter N/A for the next two questions as well.

Independent Student - What is your household size (including yourself)?: *

Independent Student - What was your 2025 Taxable Income? Line IRS1040 *

I did not work during the most recent tax year.

I did not earn enough income to file taxes in the most recent tax year.

I received Social Security Income (SSI), workers compensation, or another source of income.

If you have any other circumstances that caused you to not file, please list it:

Dependent Student:

We will need to verify Taxable Income from your parent or legal guardian. Please provide Name and Contact Information so we can email them an Income Verification Form. Please let them know that they will be receiving an email from us. We will not be able to determine program acceptance until we receive the Income Verification Form.

Parent/Guardian Full Name (First, Last)

Parent/Guardian Email (please make sure it's typed correctly).

Disability Eligibility

Do you have a diagnosed disability? (The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity).

Are you currently working with the Center for Accessibility Resource on campus?

TRIO Needs Assessment

Have you ever scored below the proficient level on any state, college placement, or standardized academic test (such as reading, writing, or math)? *

Have you ever received a failing grade in a high school or college course that affected your academic progress? *

Do you believe that you were not fully prepared for college-level coursework based on your previous academic experiences? *

Do you believe that you currently lack clear educational or career goals to guide your academic planning? *

Do you believe that limited English proficiency has affected your ability to succeed in your coursework or academic assessments? *

Have you received low scores on college admissions or placement tests that may affect your readiness for college-level coursework? *

Have you received a low grade (C or lower) in any college course(s) that may affect your academic progress standing? *

Do you need academic support to improve your grades in required courses or courses in your academic major? *

Have you been out of school (not attending high school, college, or training programs) for five or more years? *

TRIO Services Assessment

Check all of the following services that may interest and/or benefit you while attending Metro State University:

Academic Advising/Registration Assistance

Financial Aid Application and Process Assistance

Career Exploration and Preparation

Academic Tutoring Support

Individual Coaching and Skills-building support

Please list three goals (academic or personal) that you have for yourself. *

Commitment to Participate

I understand that I have been given the opportunity to participate in the Metro State University's TRIO Student Support Services program. I understand that if I am to receive services from this program, I must accept the following responsibilities as a program participant:

To show academic progress towards my educational goals;
To meet with my TRIO Advisor at least ONCE (1) a month;
Participate in at least ONE (1) TRIO- sponsored event/workshop/activity each semester;
Utilize any and all resources available to improve my college and personal success

Data Privacy Agreement: Metro State - TRIO Student Support Services program is asking you to provide information that includes private and/or confidential information under state and federal law so we can process your application. You are not legally required to provide the information we are requesting; however, we may not be able to process your application if you do not provide sufficient information. With some exceptions, unless you consent to further release of private information, access to this information will be limited to school officials who have legitimate educational interests in the information. Under certain circumstances, federal and state laws authorize release of private information without your consent to federal, state or local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit or evaluation; as appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of, financial aid; to your parents, if your parents claim you as a dependent student for tax purposes if the information is sought with a subpoena, court order, or determine that it is necessary to collect information relevant to your participation in the program from outside sources and other college departments. The information collected will be used solely for the purpose of your participation in the TRIO Student Support Services.

I understand that by applying for TRIO Student Student Services program, I authorize the Student Support Services staff to obtain records or data pertaining to my successful participation from other sources (e.g. Academic Records, Financial Aid, Academic Advisors, Center for Accessibility Resources). Furthermore, I understand that information may be released as required by law or as requested from the U.S. Department of Education.

I release the staff of TRIO SSS from all legal responsibilities on liability that may arise from the actions I authorized.

I have read the above statements and agree to the requirements. I certify that the information I have provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and correct.

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