SSS Eligibility and Application

SSS students

Thank you for your interest in joining TRIO/SSS! Please read on to learn more about our eligibility requirements and application. All students who join TRIO/SSS are expected to:

  • Meet with the TRIO/SSS Advisor a minimum of two times each semester.
  • Attend at least one workshop of the student’s choosing each semester.

SSS Eligibility

A student is eligible to participate in the Student Support Services Program if the student meets all of the following requirements:

  • Identifies as one of the following:
    1. A low income student according to the Federal TRIO Programs
    2. A First Generation College Student (neither parent has a four-year college degree); or
    3. An individual with a documented disability
  • Is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time, degree seeking student, at the University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Is a citizen or national of the U.S. or meets the residency requirement for Federal student financial assistance

Demonstrates a need for academic support, as determined by UIC TRIO Student Support Services Program, in order to pursue successfully a post-secondary degree.

SSS Application

The UIC TRIO Student Support Services Program is NOT accepting any additional applications for the 25-26 academic year.