TRiO SSS can only provide assistance to 160 students, because of this we need students that are interested in the program to click here to go to the application.  The application can be filled out on a computer if you have Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or later.  You will then need to print out the form, sign it by hand, and send it to the below address.

                      TRiO Student Support Services
                      Box 2214, SWSC
                      Brookings, SD 57007

                      Phone: 605-688-6653

                      Email: sdsu.trio@sdstate.edu

The Student Support Services program provides assistance for undergraduate students who meet the Department of Education’s requirements. It is open to students who:

 1) are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at SDSU

 2) are U.S. citizens or resident aliens (green card holders) or making an application for citizenship

 3) are at least one of the following:

First generation- you are a first generation college student if neither of your parents has a bachelor’s degree prior to your 18th birthday.

Disabled- students who require accommodations or services because of a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability.

Low Income- Students must meet the guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education for this program (this is based on taxable income). Family adjusted gross income falls below these levels determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  2008 Annual Low Income Levels