Our Mission

SSSV is a federally funded TRIO grant program under the U.S. Department of Education that serves Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty, and National Guard who are first-generation students, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with a disability. Our program provides academic support services to assist undergraduate participants to remain in college and reach the goal of graduation.

Apply Here: TRIO SSSV 2024-2025 Application

Our Goals

• Provide supportive services each year to low income and/or first generation and/or Veteran students with disabilities who meet federal eligibility criteria.
• Improve the graduation and retention rates of Veteran students. 
• Foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of Veteran students.
• Enable Veteran students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue the full range of academic and career options available.

Non-Veterans and Veteran dependents: Our partner program, TRIO Student Support Services-General Program (SSSP) provides retention activities and services for students including Veteran dependents who are first generation, low-income, and/or disabled. Website Link: TRIO SSSP

Division Of Student Affairs Enrollment Management (DOASEM) Links:

• DOSAEM 2023-2029 Strategic Plan
• DOSAEM Organizational Chart
• Fresno State Organizational Chart