TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a U.S. Department of Education grant-funded program that helps students achieve goals of academic persistence, academic performance and degree completion. Five TRIO SSS success coaches advise a total of 264 students each year.

Eligibility Requirements

Admittance to TRIO SSS is based on the following criteria:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident, as determined by eligibility for federal financial aid
Intending to graduate from Normandale and/or transfer to earn a four-year degree
Pursuing a first bachelor's degree
Be in good academic standing and enrolled in at least 8 credits at Normandale
Interested in working closely with a TRIO SSS coach to achieve academic goals

Additionally, all participants must identify as one or more of the following:

First generation to go to college, meaning neither parent has a four-year degree
Low income, often indicated by being a federal Pell grant recipient
A student with a disability

More information and the TRIO SSS application can be found at www.normandale.edu/trio-sss or by calling 952-358-8285 or emailing triosss@normandale.edu.