TRIO Student Support Services - Disabilities
Welcome to TRIO SSS-D
TRIO Student Support Services - Disabilities (SSS-D) at Fresno State is a college retention and undergraduate program that helps students with disabilities develop academic, professional, and personal skills necessary to successfully pursue and complete a college degree.
Our program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education that services undergraduate college students who demonstrate academic need and either have a documented disability, are low-income, and/or are first-generation students.
Step 1: Make sure you meet all eligibility criteria by visiting the Eligibility page.
Step 2: Obtain a TRIO SSS-D application by contacting us, visiting our office at Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) located in the Library, Room 1202, or by clicking here.
Step 3: Submit your completed application with supporting documentation.
- As stated on page 4 of the application, please submit:
- Your Unofficial Fresno State transcript.
- A one-page personal statement stating why you are applying for TRIO SSS-D. Please make sure to comment on your expectations, the benefits you hope to receive, and what commitment(s) you are willing to make.
- Proof of income. Please refer to "Family Income Status" on the application to see what you will need to submit.
Step 4: Successful applicants will be notified via email for an intake interview to learn more about TRIO services, participant requirements, and to review your interest in applying to TRIO SSS-D
Our program is funded to work with 110 students each year. Priority will be given to students who:
- Are MOTIVATED to make full use of TRIO SSS-D services to become a successful Fresno State graduate,
- Identify as both low-income and first-generation college students,
- Identify as either low income-eligible or first-generation college students,
- Are alumni of other TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center, and Student Support Services).
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