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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at EOU

Helping Mountaineers Get from Orientation to Graduation!

What is TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)?

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that helps undergraduate students navigate the challenges of college and successfully graduate from Eastern Oregon University. SSS supports students who identify as first-generation, rural, and/or from underserved and under-resourced backgrounds.

The program provides opportunities for academic growth, supports students in meeting college requirements, and encourages persistence toward earning a degree. Through a holistic blend of academic, personal, and career development services, the TRIO-SSS program helps students build momentum and success from their first term through graduation. 

Participants gain from individualized coaching, tutoring, and mentoring that strengthen academic and financial skills, clarify goals, and foster confidence. The program also equips students for future success—whether pursuing graduate studies or entering professional fields—ensuring that every Mountaineer is prepared to thrive in college and beyond.

Services We Provide

EOU TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) offers a wide range of resources designed to help students succeed from their first term through graduation and beyond. Every service is provided at no cost to all student participants.

  • Academic Support
    • Tutoring and study skills development in subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and more
    • Advising and course planning to help students make smart choices about classes and majors
    • Workshops and success seminars to strengthen time management, note-taking, and test preparation skills

  • Financial and Economic Literacy
    • One-on-one support with FAFSA, grants, and scholarships
    • Information on financial aid programs and ways to locate both public and private scholarships
    • Financial literacy education, including budgeting, managing expenses, and understanding loan forgiveness options

  • Career and Graduate Readiness
    • Individualized career advising to help identify interests, skills, and goals
    • Workshops on résumé building, job searches, and interviewing
    • Graduate and professional school counseling — from exploring programs to completing applications

  • Transfer and Continuing Education Assistance
    • Help for students transferring from community colleges to EOU or planning to transfer from EOU to other four-year or graduate institutions
    • Guidance on admission and financial aid during the transfer or graduate school process

  • Personal and Social Support & Growth
    • Personalized coaching and mentoring for academic and life balance
    • Exposure to cultural events and enrichment activities that broaden perspectives and build community
    • Peer mentoring and leadership opportunities to help students gain confidence and connection
    • Support for students facing housing insecurity, including assistance during academic breaks for students who are homeless or in foster care or transitioning out of it

  • Community Engagement & Connection
    • Activities that help students build connections, a supportive community and study networks
    • Cultural events and celebrations that honor diverse identities and lived experiences of our students
    • Workshops and discussion circles focused on personal growth, well-being, and resilience
    • Service and volunteer opportunities that expand your networks and connects you to a wider community

How to Apply

We are currently accepting applications from current EOU students and new incoming students for this academic year, 2025–2026. Space is limited, so please complete all parts of the application to be considered for the program.

Need help applying? You can meet with a TRIO staff member in person, over Zoom, or by phone fupport with your application.

Application Form