TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded Title IV college assistance program. The Dickinson State University TRIO SSS works to assist first generation students, low income students and students with disabilities through academic assistance and planning, professional development workshops, social interaction opportunities, and much more, at no expense to participants. Dickinson State University TRIO SSS program entrance is limited to 185 students and is very competitive. Students eligible to participate must be U.S. citizens or meet the residence requirement for federal student financial aid. Students must also be enrolled at DSU, be first generation (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university), low income (as set by federal guidelines) or have a documented physical, learning or mental disability and demonstrate areas of academic need. TRIO SSS is located in May Hall, 2nd floor, suite 209.