2024-2025 TRIO SSS New Student Program Application Form 

Thank you for your interested in our 2024-2025 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 return to fill and submit the application. If you have any questions, please email us at trio.center@metrostate.edu or call 651-793-1525. 

Eligibility Requirement: 

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

To qualify, you must demonstrate an academic need or 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 

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. 

TRIO SSS Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for TRIO SSS, students must meet one or more of the following:

• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent or guardian has completed a four-year college degree)
• Meet federal income eligibility guidelines
• Have a documented disability (registered with the Center for Accessibility Resources)

Also, every applicant must:

• Be enrolled and pursuing a degree at Metro State University
• Not have earned a bachelor's degree
• Be a U.S. Citizenship or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal Student Financial Aid
• In need of academic support

First Generation Eligibility

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

Needs Assessment

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Academic Information

Commitment to Participate

I understand that I have been given the opportunity to participate in the Metropolitan 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 are as program participant:

• To show academic progress towards my educational goals;
• To meet with your TRIO advisor at least ONCE (1) a month;
• Participate in at least TWO (2) TRIO-sponsored event/workshop/activity each semester;
• To 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.

Photo Waiver: I understand that Metro State's TRIO SSS Program may take photographs of program participants at TRIO events. I agree that Metro State TRIO SSS Program shall be the owner of and may use such photographs to promote TRIO SSS and future events. (If you wish to not agree, once accepted, please discuss this specifically with your TRIO Advisor so we can note it). 

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

I understand that by applying for TRIO Student Student Services program. I authorize 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 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.