The Student Support Services (SSS) Grant Aid

The TRiO SSS project now has funds to provide a grant to students.  Eligibility for the SSS grant is based on involvement, Pell Grant eligibility, financial need, and class standing.

• In order to be considered for the Grant Aid, the following student information will be reviewed and weighted by the selection committee:
  1. Pell Grant award recipient
  2. Active TRiO participation
  3. At least half-time enrollment
  4. Class level
  5. Meet the Federal standards for academic progress (as published in the policy manual for UT)
  6. Financial need
• Value of award is based on student's need level - the award amount will fall into the following range - minimum of $400 and a maximum of $4050.
• There is no application for this award.
• Awardees will be notified before the SSS Grant Aid is awarded.
• Each TRiO participant is considered for the award.
• This award is non-renewable.
• The award will prorate based on hours registered.  Students must attend classes, failure to do so could reduce the grant award for the term.