TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded academic support and student
success program, designed with the purpose and goals of increasing the retention and
graduation rates of participating undergraduate students at the University of North
Texas. TRIO SSS serves first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities
by helping them navigate and overcome academic, social, and financial barriers to
degree completion.
UNT TRIO SSS was funded to receive $2 million for the 2020-2025 grant cycle, and to serve 258 participants. TRIO SSS is required to provide the following core services to student
participants:
- Academic tutoring and support (including campus resource referrals)
- Course registration assistance (supplement to primary academic major advisors)
- Assistance in completion of financial aid applications (FAFSA, UNT GSA)
- Financial literacy education and counseling
- Assistance in enrollment to graduate/professional school
UNT TRIO SSS Vision
Our graduates will be prepared to be successful leaders, and to make a difference
in their communities.
UNT TRIO SSS Mission Statement
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is dedicated to increasing the retention
and graduation rates of our student participants at the University of North Texas.
UNT TRIO SSS Core Values & Motto
The TRIO SSS program is guided by three foundational values and pillars which provide
the framework to serve our student participants: Access for Academic Achievement and Support, Commitment to Personal and Professional Development, and Excellence in Social and Community Engagement. Our program motto is “Inspire. Educate. Achieve.”
SSS Objectives
UNT TRIO SSS program grant objectives are measured by the following:
- Persistence Rate: 87% of all participants served will persist from one academic year to the beginning of
the next academic year
- Academic Standing: 87% of all enrolled participants served by SSS will meet the performance level required
to stay in good academic standing at UNT
- Bachelor's Degree Attainment: 65% of new participants served each year will graduate within six (6) years
Student Spotlight!
Congratulations to Mirka Bravo, one of our SSS participants and student worker,
for becoming a national Gilman Scholarship winner!
Student Spotlight!
Congratulations to Adamaris Madrid, one of our SSS participants and student worker,
on becoming a national Gilman Scholarship winner!
Student Spotlight!
Congratulations to Stephanie Villagomez, one of our SSS participants AND student
worker for the duration of her college career, on being a Class of 2024 graduate and
one of UNT's Great Grads!
Student Spotlight!
Congratulations to Paula Frade, one of our SSS participants and student worker,
on becoming a Class of 2024 graduate!