The TRiO Student Support Services program is the only one of its kind in the Northwest Region of Pennsylvania. It is a specialized support program started in 1965 under the Title IV of the Higher Education Act. The program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Its purpose is to encourage the personal and academic success of eligible students thereby increasing their retention and graduate rates.
Students participating in the TRiO SSS program will benefit from a range of free services, such as: assistance to achieve and maintain focus regarding academic, personal and career goals; on-going individual academic, personal and career counseling; strategies for maintaining and improving QPA; assistance with study skills and life management issues; financial aid planning; grant aid assistance for eligible students receiving the Pell Grant; cultural enrichment activities; computer learning lab services; graduate school assistance; equipment loans.
Eligibility for the program is based on the following grant requirements:
first generation college students – neither parent has a Bachelor’s degree and/or
income eligible as outlined by federal guidelines and/or
documented disability (learning, physical or mental health)
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demonstrate academic need as established by the TRiO SSS program
be a citizen, national or permanent resident of the United States
Students wishing to participate in the TRiO SSS program will need to go through an application and selection process. If selected, the student will work with an SSS staff member to form an individualized academic plan. The SSS staff will then monitor academic performance and progress.
To apply, downlaod the SSS Preliminary Application form and return it to the TRiO SSS office.
Please contact us at:
TRiO Student Support Services
231 Hanley Library
814-362-7548
upb-trio@pitt.edu