In order to be eligible, a student must be:
- First generation - neither parent has a Bachelor's Degree (4-year) and/or
- Income eligible and/or
- Have a documented disability and registered with the Disability Resources and Services at UPB
Other eligibility Qualifications - Student:
- Demonstrates an academic need, as determined by UPB; in order to pursue successful postsecondary education
- Is a citizen, national or permanent resident of the United States
- Is enrolled at the grantee institution or accepted for enrollment for the next academic semester at the grantee institution
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree (4-year) program
The TRIO Student Support Services program encourages potentially eligible and newly admitted or current University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students to apply.
TRIO SSS fosters an institutional climate supportive of success in postsecondary education for homeless youths and students who are in foster care or aging out of foster care.
To Apply for the 2024-25 academic year apply here. This application assists us in identifying students who meet the federal grant eligibility guidelines. Applications are also available at the main TRIO SSS Office in 231 Hanley Library.
To Apply for the 2025-26 academic year apply here.
Applications are accepted and processed throughout the year. Eligible students who submit applications after our program has reached capacity (approximately 160 students) will be placed on a waiting list.
