We offer a wide range of support and services to promote the academic success of our students to help them successfully graduate. Student Support Services is centrally located in Canfield North, room 220. This is the building directly west of the Nebraska Union.
Resources for TRIO Scholars
- Free printing services.
- Laptop computers, graphing calculators, non-graphing scientific calculators, business calculators available for checkout.
- TRIO-tailored writing, math, & science courses.
- A 'third-place' or home away from home on campus.
Academic Services
Personal Advising & Mentoring
To help each TRIO Scholar succeed, we offer:
- Success coaches available to every student.
- Guidance for students transferring from 2-year institutions to 4-year colleges/universities.
- Advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection.
- Assistance with researching and applying for admission to graduate and professional programs.
Peer Mentoring Program
This program helps TRIO Scholars during their first year and beyond. Students receive assistance through their transition to college to foster academic, career, and personal/social growth. They will acquire the knowledge, experiences, and skillsets needed to succeed in college and to prepare life beyond graduation. This program provides:
- Leadership opportunities
- Personal development
- Character building
- Academic support
- Professional networking
Academic Tutoring
TRIO Scholars have access to free tutoring in math, science, and writing.
Email TRIO Project Director Kathleen Dillon at kdillon9@unl.edu to be connected to our Tutoring Coordinator, who will pair you with a TRIO Tutor.
Financial Aid & Financial Literacy Education
Financial Aid
The following types of assistance are available to TRIO Scholars:
- Information about student financial aid programs and scholarships.
- Assistance with completing financial aid applications.
- Grant aid to income-eligible first- and second-year TRIO Scholars.
- Funds to support academic activities for eligible juniors and seniors.
Financial Literacy
To increase financial knowledge and understanding, we offer:
- Workshops, educational trainings and classes.
- Personal counseling.
Building Community
TRIO Scholars are encouraged to engage with one another and activities to enhance their learning experience. We offer:
- Access to academic enrichment activities, events, and trips.
- Social events that promote community building and resource sharing.
- Assistance in discerning opportunities for campus and community engagement.
TRIO Scholars Lounge
- Our office offers three separate rooms which features space for study lounges, reading nooks, large screen conferencing, in-person and/or virtual meetings, tutoring sessions and engaging in conversations with others.
- Students may check out laptop computers and calculators to use.
- Laser printers are available for students to print materials for coursework in black/white.
- Commuter students have access to a fridge for lunches, microwave for reheating food, and a place to relax and unwind.
Campus Connections
Our program works diligently to build a care network for our Scholars on campus. We are connected with offices across campus to ensure our Scholars can be personally connected to, for example, the Global Experiences Office, CAPS, Academic Navigators, Student Advocacy & Support, Student Legal Services, and more.
Research Opportunities
FYRE program
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides research opportunities for TRIO Scholars by introducing them to the UCARE program and undergraduate research opportunities across campus. Workshops are provided which assist with identifying a faculty mentor and writing strong proposals for UCARE funding. First-year SSS students are eligible to participate in FYRE. The Office of Undergraduate Research partners with SSS to promote this opportunity to students as soon as they arrive on campus. The Office of Undergraduate Research also offers travel grants to support students presenting their research at regional or national conferences.