TRIO Student Support Services

• Grants & Scholarships - SSS students are eligible to apply for $50,000 in scholarships only available to program participants .
• Student Success Workshops - Group learning sessions focused on financial literacy, academic and community resources, stress management and more.
• Career and Professional Development - Support in developing resumes, cover letters and mock interviewing. Program staff also provide advising for students interested in pursuing graduate school.
• Financial Assistance - Support in completing the FAFSA, searching, and applying for scholarships, answering other financial aid questions and understanding loan repayment following graduation.
• Academic Resources - Access to one-on-one academic coaching, paper writing assistance, program library including flashcards, textbooks and other materials to support student success and materials to support preparation for NCLEX/board exams.
• Academic Advising - Help with course planning and access to priority registration
• Individual Coach and Advocate - Individualized support and advocacy for personal and professional growth.
• Other Benefits - Community study study space open to SSS students for studying and gathering, free printing, food pantry, scrub/book borrowing program,  and much more!

To qualify for SSS, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen or national of the United States or meet residency requirements for federal student financial assistance
• Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at NMC
• Seeking a 4-year degree (bachelor's degree)
• One or more of the following:
  • A first-generation college student (neither parent or guardian has a bachelor's degree)
  • Low-income (according to federal guidelines)
  • Have a documented (physical or learning) disability

• Complete an SSS new student orientation in the summer or within 30 days of acceptance into to the program
• Complete a midterm meeting. In total, complete at least 4 meetings with Achievement Specialist/Assistant Director per semester
• Maintain regular participation and communication with TRIO SSS staff-at least 4 times per semester.
• To be eligible for scholarships awarded by SSS, students must complete a financial literacy activity at least once per year.

Lisa Johnson, PhD
Director, Student Support Services TRIO
(402) 354-7073
lisa.johnson2@methodistcollege.edu