TRIO SSS Participant Application

 
 

TRIO SSS Participant Application

TRIO SSS Eligibility

In order to qualify for the TRIO Student Support Services program, applicants must be: 

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus; 
  • Be a U.S. citizen or a National of the United States or meet the requirements for federal student financial assistance; 
  • Pursuing a Technical Certificate or Associate Degree;
  • Demonstrate academic need; 

In addition, at least ONE of the following apply to you: 

  • You are a first-generation college student (neither parent nor guardian has a four-year college degree; 
  • You are in financial need ("low-income" according to federal guidelines); and/or 
  • Have a documented disability and are registered for service with the ATU - Ozark Disability Services Coordinator or Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

TRIO SSS Income EligibilitY Guidelines

Table that shows income eligibility criteria by household size

The figures shown under family income represent amounts equal to 150 percent of the family income levels established by the Census Bureau for determining poverty status. The 2026 poverty guidelines were published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register on January 15, 2026, and are effective as of January 13, 2026.

Disability Verification

If you qualify for TRIO SSS because of a disability, please complete the following verification form. This form gives the TRIO SSS team permission to verify that you are receiving services because of a documented disability. This form does not give the verifying party permission to inform our staff of a diagnosis, share medical or disability documentation, or accommodations received. 

Disability Verification Form

Participant application Process 

Step 1: Submit a completed TRIO SSS application and turn income and/or disability verification documents. 
Step 2: Once your application has been processed, we will contact you to schedule an intake appointment. 
Step 3: Participants who are accepted into the program are required to meet with a staff member to set up an academic plan of action.  


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