TRIO Educational Supportive Services
Since 1972, TRIO ESS has focused on student success by providing comprehensive support for students that are 1st generation, income limited, and/or have a documented disability. TRIO ESS accepts 300 students each year, offering 1-1 services that help participants maintain a good GPA, persist year-to-year, and graduate on time.
84% of TRIO students in good academic standing
$26,866 in Grant Aid awarded each year
91% TRIO student persistence rate
78% TRIO ESS graduation rate
What our TRIO ESS students are saying
(from 22-23 TRIO ESS Student Survey):
"Having a Success Coach was the most impactful part of my involvement with TRIO ESS."
"Tutoring was something I got to help me feel more confident in my first couple hard classes like chem., and its just a good environment and really excellent form of helping."
"[Writing tutoring] made assignments more comprehensible."
One student said that "the love and acceptance I feel" is what keeps them coming back.