About TRiO programs. TRiO Programs Increase college retention and graduation rates for eligible...

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About TRiO programs

TRiO Programs

• Increase college retention and graduation rates for eligible participants

• Foster an institutional climate supportive of low income and first generation college students and/or college students with disabilities

• Funded to serve 320 students (200 Classic and 120 STEM)

• Services begin immediately after approved application

Program Goals

Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.Undergraduate student at the University of MemphisHave a need for program services

Meet one or more of these requirements: First generation college student Income eligible Documented disability via the Office of

Disability Services

Eligibility

Services

Evidence of success

Likelihood that you will remain in college AND graduate with a minimal debt load by participating in TRiO SSS

Our Staff

405 Mitchell HallTel: 901-678-2351Fax: 901-678-0382

http://www.memphis.edu/ssp

Contact Information