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TRIO Student Support Services

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO program designed to provide free academic support to college students. The mission of the TRiO Student Support Services Program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation and low–income students, as well as students with disabilities who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

TRIO Student Support Services

Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, to assist students with their basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. This project is 100% federally funded at $491,808.

“Our Mission is to assist low -income, first generation and disabled students to overcome the cultural, academic, class, and social barriers to success in higher education.”

TRIO Student Support Services
Corbin Hall, Room 207
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4954
(870) 575-8594

Donna Mooney, Director
triosss@uapb.edu

 

  • What we do:

    TRiO SSS offers tutoring/instructional assistance in the following core areas:
    English: (Including English Composition I and II, Advanced Composition, English Proficiency Exams, Spanish Intro Business, and more)
    Mathematics: (Including Intro to Algebra, College Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, and others)
    General Education: (Including Basic Reading, Nelson Denny Exams, Social Sciences, and others)
    *Assistance in other courses is available by request.
    In addition to providing free academic support, SSS offers academic advisement, graduate school tours, financial aid information, peer mentoring, and a variety of enrichment workshops, cultural events and trips to students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

  • How to Join

    Enrolling in TRiO SSS is very simple! You simply need:

    • Your current class schedule
    • A copy of your financial-aid award letter
    • A completed application

    If you meet either of our qualifying criterion, you may be eligible for acceptance into our program and have access to our facilities, programs, and services.

    Qualifiers for participation in the Student Support Services Program include the following criteria:

    • Low-Income: You are receiving financial aid such as Pell Grant, Student Loan, or Vocational Rehabilitation. You must also meet the federal government low-income requirements.
    • First Generation: Neither of your parents received a four-year college degree.
    • Disabled: You must have a documented physical or learning disability.

    TRIO Student Support Services Office –Corbin Hall, Room 207

  • How to Reactivate

    If you’ve previously met our qualifying criterion and been accepted into our program, you certainly have access to our facilities, programs, and services — you simply need to reactivate. Let us know that you’re still enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and let us know what your needs are and how we can be of service to you. Reactivating with TRiO SSS is quick & easy! You simply need:

    • Your current class schedule
    • A copy of your financial-aid award letter
    • A completed reactivation form

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    TRIO Student Support Services Office –Corbin Hall, Room 207

Features

“TRIO has been crucial in helping me shape my goals for college and my career. The academic advice and mentorship I received have enhanced my overall educational experience by offering insightful advice on future job routes. The program’s focus on holistic development has helped me achieve my long term professional goals by boosting my confidence and felling of purpose and improving my academic status.”

2024 UAPB Arkansas TRIO Hall of Famer

Janiya Fellows

Major: Social Work

“TRIO SSS to me means unity . TRIO has helped me learn more about the college setting, being a first-generation student. Initially, it was hard learning the ropes but TRIO made sure I had what I needed to continue on successfully as well as introduce me to developmental skills I would need eventually, later on down the line. While also gaining a family of people I know that are always rooting for me. I am very grateful to have experienced a program as amazing as this one #WELOVETRIO”

Mari’Neisha Hardrick

Major : Multimedia Communications

“I am a sophomore, biology premed major and am very appreciative of the opportunities provided by TRIO SSS.  Being in TRIO, I was taken to Houston to tour Texas Southern University. During the tour, I was also able to gain insight into the local life and environment. TRIO has also given me an opportunity to gain employment for a semester while in college.”

Solomon Shorter II

Major: Biology Pre-Med

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff