TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is located in the Student Services building, SS159. TRIO is funded by a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO SSS serves 250 students per year. TRIO Advisors assist with academic planning, registration, career exploration, leadership skills, time management skills, transfer assistance, and much more.
Are you eligible to apply to TRIO?
An applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien,
AND
- first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree), or
- low-income (have financial needs and meet federal low-income guidelines), or
- have a documented disability on file with Disability Services, or
- have a need for academic support
Services Provided to TRIO Students
- Academic Advising
- One-to-One Peer Tutoring
- Help Exploring Major and Minor Options
- Career Exploration
- Support for Students with Documented Disabilities
- Assistance with Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
- Assistance in Navigating the Financial Aid System
- Budget and Money Management Skills
TRIO Staff
Jason Bonde
Program Director
507-280-3543
jason.bonde@record-room.com
Danielle Littleton
Academic Advisor
507-280-3520
danielle.littleton@record-room.com
Teresa Tolmie
Academic Advisor
507-285-7527
teresa.tolmie@record-room.com
Tung Truong
Academic Advisor
507-285-7567
tung.truong@record-room.com
Olha Ratushko
Tutor Coordinator
507-280-5534
olha.ratushko@record-room.com
Madison Wurth
Administrative Assistant
507-285-7203
madison.wurth@record-room.com
Minnesota Relay TTY 800-627-3529
TRIO Student Support Services