TRIO Student Support Programs

Overview

The Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities-Cities)  TRIO Student Support Programs are targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

WSU Tri-Cities received $2.6 million in TRIO Student Support Programs grant funding to serve 260 students across campus for the 2020-2025 academic years. This includes a new STEM grant, which assists students who are pursuing STEM and Health Sciences majors.

 

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TRIO Student Support Services, Classic

TRIO Student Support Services, Classic

We strive to help make your dreams become a reality. We help you develop the skills necessary, while empowering and supporting you to achieve your educational goals. In TRIO, Your Success is Our Commitment!

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and one of the following: First Generation, Low-Income, or Documented Disability

TRIO SSS Services

  • Student Success and Academic Advising
  • College and Career/Internship Services
  • Professional Development, Leadership Conferences
  • Professional Mentors
  • Financial Literacy
  • Assistance with Scholarship Opportunities
  • Preparation for Internship and Graduate School
  • Supplemental Instruction
  • 24/7 Online Professional Tutoring
  • Peer Mentoring for New Students
  • Cultural Enrichment
  • English Language Support Program

TRIO STEM and Health Sciences

TRIO STEM and Health Sciences

While services are similar to TRIO SSS, Classic we will help you develop student success skills necessary, while empowering and supporting you to achieve your STEM and Health Sciences educational goals. In TRIO, Your Success is Our Commitment!

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, pursuing a STEM/Health Sciences Major, and one of the following: First-Generation, Limited Income, or Documented Disability.

Services Include:

  • Personalized academic and STEM/Health Sciences Career Advising
  • Personalized college life coaching
  • Professional Development, STEM/Health Science Conferences
  • STEM/Health Science Internship Preparation
  • STEM/Health Sciences Professional Mentors
  • Financial Literacy and Financial Aid Search Assistance
  • Supplemental Instruction, including Biology and Engineering
  • 24/7 Online Professional Tutoring
  • Peer Mentoring Programs for New Students
  • Undergraduate Research
  • STEM projects for students to build their resume
  • Cultural Enrichment
  • English Language Support Program
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