If you are a low income, first generation college student who has both a federal Pell grant and a student loan, then you might be eligible to participate in the TRIO Supplemental Financial Grant Aid Program.  Created to help level the playing field for participating students, the Supplemental Financial Grant Aid Program provides monies for books and student loan payments if contractual obligations are met. 

For example, if the fall contract requirements are completed and turned in on time, then the student's account is credited a dollar amount to be used to purchase books for the Spring semester.  If the contract is completed in its entirety by the end of the Spring semester, then the student's account is credited with monies toward student loan repayment.  The amount received depends on student participation.  In essence, the program pays you for your participation in different events/workshops both on- and off-campus. 

New participants are required to meet with their SSS counselor to complete intake information including a LASSI assessment and IEP (Individualized Education Plan). At this time, participants sign the contract listing the requirements necessary to be eligible for the supplemental grant aid and are encouraged to begin working on the necessary tasks as soon as possible.

Click here to view 2007/2008 contracts!