About TRIO
TRIO Student Support Services (or TRIO SSS) is a federally funded academic and personal development program for students from low income families, first generation college students, and students with disabilities.
- TRIO's mission is to remove barriers that stand between you and your academic and career goals.
- TRIO provides a supportive learning community which fosters student success.
- TRIO offers training to develop effective study skills, tutoring to master course content, and academic, career, and transfer advising services.
- TRIO strives to assist students in achieving a college education and much more.
- The program serves 160 students yearly, and all services are free.
More Information About TRIO
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Submit your application now to get started. Upon submission, we will review your applications for eligibility. Continue to check your Ivy Tech email for updates.
If selected, we will:
- Schedule an intake appointment to learn about program requirements and benefits
- Complete a needs assessment and complete the intake process
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- Free one-on-one tutoring for general education classes
- Academic, career, and transfer advising
- Assistance with the financial aid process
- Study skills training
- Mentoring and personal support
- Help identifying and applying for scholarships
- Trips designed to expose students to academic and campus life at 4-year institutions
- Assistance with applying for admission and financial aid at 4-year institutions
- Academic and personal development workshops
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In order to qualify for TRIO, you must meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:
- First generation college student - You are considered a first generation college student if neither of your parents (or the single parent or guardian that raised you) earned a bachelor's level degree prior to your 18th birthday. It does not matter if anyone else in your family, like a brother or a sister, has a 4-year degree, just your parents.
- Meet federal income guidelines - Parent or independent student's taxable income does not exceed the level established by the US Department of Education for family size. If you qualify to receive federal financial aid, chances are good that you meet the necessary income guidelines. The TRIO program has these figures available to students.
- Have a documented disability and qualify to receive accommodations through Ivy Tech's Office of Disability Support Services.
In addition, you must be…
- Planning to graduate from Ivy Tech Community College in Central Indiana with an Associate’s degree or technical certificate within four years
- Able to enroll in 24 credits over an academic year (Fall + Spring + Summer = 24 or more)
- In need of academic support in multiple areas to complete a college education
- Preference given to students who have earned 15 or fewer credits at the time of program application
- Preference given to students with a grade point average (GPA) between 1.75 and 3.0
- Preference given to students interested in transferring to a four-year institution AFTER graduation
TRIO Support Services
Don't see the location you need? Call 1-888-489-5463 for more info.
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Beth Clemens TRIO Director |
Carrie Black TRIO Coordinator |
Skyler Zuber TRIO Program Assistant |
Dalton Bell TRIO Program Specialist |
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Heath Hutker TRIO Support Specialist |
Marty Cole TRIO Support Specialist |
Shindok Coolman TRIO Support Specialist |
Sonja Strahm TRIO Support Specialist |
Communicating with TRIO
The best way to reach the TRIO Student Support Services program staff is through our front office.
Staff members can relay messages and seek answers to student inquiries in the most effective way possible. Our main TRIO e-mail address (listed below) sends an e-mail to all administrative staff members. This is one of the most effective ways to have your needs met by the first available staff member.
Main TRIO Contact Information
Call: 260-480-4197
Text: 260-782-4777
Email: trio@ivytech.edu
Website: https://link.ivytech.edu/triofw
What is TRIO Student Support Services?
TRIO Student Support Services offers services to 160 first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities as they pursue a college degree from Ivy Tech. Specifically, our goal is to provide individualized support to eligible students seeking to complete a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech. Admission to our program is not automatic; it is a privilege as we are limited in the number of students we can serve. Furthermore, you will be required to use certain services based upon our assessment of your needs.
TRIO activities are free and exclusive to participants. If you are a student who has been away from school for some time, a brand new students who feels unprepared for college, or a student who is wondering if you can success, TRIO Student Support Services might be the right place for you.
Who is eligible for TRIO Student Support Services?
The following criteria apply to ALL applicants:
- Be a U.S. citizen or national or be eligible for federal student aid
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw in addition to needing academic support to complete a college degree or certificate from Ivy Tech within a four-year timeframe.
- Be willing to maintain a 2.0 GPA.
An applicant must be ANY of the following:
- A first generation college student (neither parent completed a four-year bachelor's degree)
- A low-income individual, according to federal guidelines (in general, this means eligibility for a Pell Grant)
- An individual with a documented disability registered with Disability Support Services
*Other criteria may apply
How can TRIO help?
- Develop a TRIO education/career plan
- Academic advising alongside the college
- Offer exclusive TRIO tutoring services
- Provide personalized needs assessment
- Problem solve one-on-one
- Assist with emergencies
- Connect with other resources
- Assist with financial aid
- Help apply for scholarships
- Teach financial & economic literacy
- Model & teach life and academic skills
What do TRIO participants gain?
- Accountability
- Mentorship & coaching
- Motivation & encouragement
- Lasting relationships
- Robust communication
- TRIO specific computer lab
- TRIO Leadership Council
- TRIO community activities & events
Who are we?
TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program that provides academic support to college students that meet the programs eligibility criteria.
Who is eligible to take part in the TRiO SSS program?
In order to be eligible a student must meet two of the following criteria:
- First Generation Student -neither of your parents or single parent/guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree prior to your 18th birthday.
- Income eligible -the parent or independent student’s income does not exceed the level established by the U.S. Department of Education for family size (Income information available from SSS office).
- Student has a documented disability (student is eligible to receive accommodations through Ivy Tech’s Office of Disability Services).
What Services do we Offer?
- As a participant in TRiO Student Support Services a qualifying student will be eligible to receive:
- Grant Aid (Financial Assistance)
- Individualized Academic and Financial Advising
- Career Assessment
- Skill Building Workshops (Study Skills, Time Management, Note Taking etc…)
- Transfer Assistance to Four Year Institutions
- Participate in College Tours
- Tutoring and Mentoring Services
Is there a cost associated with this Program?
ALL SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR STUDENTS ARE 100% FREE
If you would like to apply for the SSS Program please contact our staff at the contact information provided below.
ACCEPTANCE IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
TRiO Student Support Services
Arts & Sciences Building Room 3087
3491 Broadway (on the IUN campus)
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 981-4825
TRIO Quick Facts
TRIO Student Support Services (or TRIO SSS) is a federally funded academic and personal development program for students from low income families, first generation college students, and students with disabilities.
- TRIO's mission is to remove barriers that stand between you and your academic and career goals.
- TRIO provides a supportive learning community which fosters student success.
- TRIO offers training to develop effective study skills, tutoring to master course content, and academic, career, and transfer advising services.
- TRIO strives to assist students in achieving a college education and much more.
- The program serves 160 students yearly, and all services are free.
Apply for the TRIO Program
To apply to the TRIO Program at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, complete the application now.
Contact Us
General Inquiries
indy-trio@ivytech.edu
317-917-7159
Downtown Indianapolis Campus
Room NMC 565
Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In-person service is by appointment only.
TRIO Team
- DeVol Tyson II, Director dtyson8@ivytech.edu
- Cayden Brewer, Assistant Director/Advisor cbrewer78@ivytech.edu
- Holly Wunder, Assistant Director hwunder@ivytech.edu
- Emily Poole, Program Assistant epoole15@ivytech.edu
TRIO SSS is 81% funded by the U.S. Department of Education ($275,105 annually) with 19% additional funding from Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana. The program serves 160 students annually. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Who are we?
TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program that provides academic support to college students that meet the programs eligibility criteria.
Who is eligible to take part in the TRiO SSS program?
In order to be eligible a student must meet two of the following criteria:
- First Generation Student -neither of your parents or single parent/guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree prior to your 18th birthday.
- Income eligible -the parent or independent student’s income does not exceed the level established by the U.S. Department of Education for family size (Income information available from SSS office).
- Student has a documented disability (student is eligible to receive accommodations through Ivy Tech’s Office of Disability Services).
What Services do we Offer?
- As a participant in TRiO Student Support Services a qualifying student will be eligible to receive:
- Grant Aid (Financial Assistance)
- Individualized Academic and Financial Advising
- Career Assessment
- Skill Building Workshops (Study Skills, Time Management, Note Taking etc…)
- Transfer Assistance to Four Year Institutions
- Participate in College Tours
- Tutoring and Mentoring Services
Is there a cost associated with this Program?
ALL SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR STUDENTS ARE 100% FREE
If you would like to apply for the SSS Program please contact our staff at the contact information provided below.
ACCEPTANCE IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
TRiO Student Support Services
Arts & Sciences Building Room 3087
3491 Broadway (on the IUN campus)
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 981-4825