TRiO Student Support Services
Haskell Indian Nations University
The mission of TRiO SSS
is to provide eligible student participants with academic strategies and resources that will lead to good academic standing, retention, and graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
TRiO SSS has been helping students at Haskell since 2000. Statistics show that the program really works.
We offer:​
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Graduation planning
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Grant Aid - Money just for TRIO SSS students who qualify
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Academic guidance
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Student advocacy
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Community resource acquisition
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Seminars on topics such as time management, writing research papers, and financial literacy
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Your own personal Retention Specialist to help you coordinate all your academic resources
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Campus visits to plan for graduate school
Why should I join TRiO SSS?
SSS stands for Student Support Services which is one of eight TRiO programs. TRiO is not an acronym but it refers to the number three, the original number of US federal programs to increase access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students. TRiO’s existence is owed to the passing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
What does TRiO SSS stand for?
The goal of the Haskell TRiO SSS is to provide services that help students persist from one semester to the next leading to graduation.
What is the purpose of TRiO SSS?
No. You will be officially notified if you are accepted into the program through your Haskell email by a Retention Specialist. You will be notified of your status within one to two weeks.
If I apply to TRiO SSS am I automatically in?
The TRiO application is available to download under the Forms section and emailed to trio@haskell.edu. Students can also apply in person at the TRiO SSS office in Ross Hall Room 133.
How do I apply to the TRiO SSS program?
Student Support Services helps students set and obtain their educational goals. If your degree is not offered at Haskell, TRiO SSS will work hard to help you understand the process of transferring to your college of choice and provide assistance as needed.
Haskell and the University of Kansas work under a partnership agreement where relationships have been established that can benefit students who are interested in transferring to KU. TRiO can help you identify a program and connect you with all the information you need for a smooth transfer, whether it be to KU or any other 4-year college or university.
Can TRiO help me transfer? My degree is not offered at Haskell and I feel overwhelmed!
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Can TRiO help me pay for college?
TRiO does have a limited amount of grant aid available to eligible students. Priority for this aid is given to Freshman and Sophomore students. TRiO also helps students apply for scholarships.