TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Service (SSS) is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and serves first-generation college students, students from limited income families, or students who have a documented disability.
The goals of the program are to provide services and support that will increase retention and graduation rates among its participants. The program strives to provide its participants with opportunities for personal and academic development, assistance with basic college requirements, and motivation toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education.
Participants must meet eligibility criteria in order to qualify for the program, and complete an application and interview. Those interested in the program can contact our office or visit our website for more information.
We are only able to review complete applications. Please know your application is complete when you submit the application AND the income certification information.
For additional information about Federal TRIO Programs, please visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
Wed, Nov 5First Generation Celebration - Library Lawn CelebrationNational First-Generation College Celebration Day (FGCC), is observed annually nationwide. It honors the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, which expanded opportunities for low-income and first-generation students to attend college. Our First-Generation College Celebration event will celebrate the achievements of all first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni, and is meant to increase awareness of the first-generation college student experience here at FGCU and nationally, and to ensure that first-generation students are connected to campus resources needed to succeed! Our Library Lawn Celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. There will be several Campus Partners in attendance, activities and games, food, and more! Retention and Graduation Services will be providing special "first-gen" stoles for first-gen graduating seniors. There are also service-learning opportunities available for students. Our Panel of Pioneers: The First-Gen Experience, will take place the following week on November 13, from 9:30am - 11:30am in AB9 106. This will be a panel led by half students, half alumni, to discuss their experience being first-generation. This panel, like the lawn celebration, is open to anyone to attend, but will require an RSVP through EagleLink. Please visit our EagleLink page and view the "First Generation Celebration - Panel of Pioneers" event to RSVP.
Thu, Nov 13First Generation Celebration - Panel of Pioneers: The First-Gen ExperienceOur First-Generation College Celebration event will celebrate the achievements of all first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni, and is meant to increase awareness of the first-generation college student experience here at FGCU and nationally, and to ensure that first-generation students are connected to campus resources needed to succeed! Our Panel of Pioneers: The First-Gen Experience, will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 9:30am - 11:30am in AB9 106. This will be a panel led by half students, half alumni, to discuss their experience being first-generation. This panel is open to anyone to attend, but does require an RSVP, as lunch will be provided and seating is of limited quantity. Prior to the panel, our Library Lawn Celebration will take place the previous Wednesday, November 5, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. There will be several Campus Partners in attendance, activities and games, food, and more! Retention and Gradaution Services will be providing special "first-gen" stoles for first-gen graduating seniors. There are also volunteer opportunities available for students. Please visit our EagleLink page and view the "First Generation Celebration - Library Lawn Celebration" event to RSVP.
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