How do I become a TRIO member?
TRIO is a federal grant program that serves 140 eligible participants and is funded annually through the U.S. Department of Education. In order to be deemed eligible, students must:
- Meet a limited income criterion and/or
- Be a first-generation college student (neither natural parent residing in the household with the student has a four-year college degree) and/or
- Have a documented learning or physical disability聽and
- Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.聽and
- Students must show academic need and also be willing to take full advantage of all support services offered by the program.
If you are interested in participating in the program and meet the eligibility requirements, complete the application online. If you have any questions, please ask us! We're happy to help, you can 91社区TRIOSSS@usi.edu or call 812-465-1606 and ask to speak to a TRIO staff member. Or find us in聽Education Center ED 1140! We'd love to see you!!