{"id":6,"date":"2025-10-29T15:34:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T23:49:47","slug":"trio-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIO Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2025\/10\/TRIO-Cover-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2025\/10\/TRIO-Cover-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2025\/10\/TRIO-Cover-1-800x160.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2025\/10\/TRIO-Cover-1-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2025\/10\/TRIO-Cover-1-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2025\/10\/TRIO-Cover-1-1536x307.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at EOU<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Helping Mountaineers Get from Orientation to Graduation!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What is TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that helps undergraduate students overcome the challenges of college and graduate from Eastern Oregon University. Serving students who identify as first-generation, rural, and\/or from underserved and under-resourced backgrounds, SSS provides personalized coaching, tutoring, and mentoring to strengthen academic and financial skills, clarify goals, and build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a holistic blend of academic, personal, and career development support, TRIO-SSS keeps students on track from their first term through graduation, ensuring every Mountaineer is prepared to thrive in college and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2026\/02\/TRIO_studentsupport_logo.jpg\" alt=\"TRIO Logo\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2026\/02\/TRIO_studentsupport_logo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2026\/02\/TRIO_studentsupport_logo-800x336.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2026\/02\/TRIO_studentsupport_logo-768x323.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-43db384d5311285f87b1347909fa56e6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39b924af2f558bc1969dd1905261e6fa\">Why TRIO SSS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it helps you stay on track and provides consistent support so you can overcome barriers and keep progressing. Students who participate are more likely to maintain higher GPAs, get involved on campus, and graduate or transfer at higher rates than those who don&#8217;t use TRIO SSS services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/files\/2026\/02\/TRIO-Website-design-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e19737c778688948321828f69a561666\">Questions? Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EOU TRIO Student Support Services<\/strong><br>Hoke Union Building Rm. 334<br><a href=\"mailto:trio@eou.edu\">trio@eou.edu<\/a>  <br><a href=\"tel:5419623119\">541-962-3119 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/trio\/staff\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">TRIO Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a59f318837974184569a292ed5b2dfe\">Program Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a full time student, enrolled in 12 credits or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>at least one<\/strong><\/span> of the following criteria:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a first-generation student (neither parent\/guardian has a four-year college bachelors degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be pursuing a first bachelors degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet low-income federal guidelines (such as qualifying for the Federal Pell grant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a documented disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e7a6faec911bf375b33c9e96a994ff5\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently accepting applications from current EOU students and new incoming students for this academic year, 2025\u20132026. Space is limited, so please complete all parts of the application to be considered for the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help applying? You can meet with a TRIO staff member in person, over Zoom, or by phone support with your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/success.eou.edu\/register\/TRIO-Student-Support-Services\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">TRIO Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRIO Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EOU TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) offers a wide range of resources designed to help students succeed from their first term through graduation and beyond. Every service is provided at no cost to all student participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-60\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Academic Support<\/h2><div id=\"ac-60\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tutoring and study skills development in subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advising and course planning to help students make smart choices about classes and majors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops and success seminars to strengthen time management, note-taking, and test preparation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-61\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Financial and Economic Literacy<\/h2><div id=\"ac-61\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-on-one support with FAFSA, grants, and scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on financial aid programs and ways to locate both public and private scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial literacy education, including budgeting, managing expenses, and understanding loan forgiveness options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-62\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Career and Graduate Readiness<\/h2><div id=\"ac-62\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individualized career advising to help identify interests, skills, and goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops on r\u00e9sum\u00e9 building, job searches, and interviewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate and professional school counseling \u2014 from exploring programs to completing applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-63\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Transfer and Continuing Education Assistance<\/h2><div id=\"ac-63\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help for students transferring from community colleges to EOU or planning to transfer from EOU to other four-year or graduate institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on admission and financial aid during the transfer or graduate school process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-64\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Personal and Social Support &amp; Growth<\/h2><div id=\"ac-64\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personalized coaching and mentoring for academic and life balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to cultural events and enrichment activities that broaden perspectives and build community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer mentoring and leadership opportunities to help students gain confidence and connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for students facing housing insecurity, including assistance during academic breaks for students who are homeless or in foster care or transitioning out of it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-65\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Community Engagement &amp; 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