TRiO Program—Student Support Services
The federally funded TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program aims to provide educational opportunities for all Americans, regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstances. With a goal of increasing college retention and graduation rates of participants, the program aims to assist students in overcoming the class, social and cultural barriers to attaining a baccalaureate degree.
The TRIO Student Support Services Program at Molloy University is open to any student who has an academic need and for whom one or more of the following applies:
• Family qualifies as low income
• First generation college student
• Presents with a physical or learning disability
The services offered by the TRIO Program include; academic and career advisement, academic support and counsel, academic tutoring, assistance with admissions and applications to graduate school, financial aid and financial literacy counseling. Students are also eligible to receive professional and peer mentoring, opportunities to engage in social and cultural activities, Success Seminars and grant funding for those students who qualify. For information call 516.323.4033 or TRIO - Student Support Services.