Welcome to TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO SSS is a federally funded Department of Education TRIO program that aims to support first-generation, low income students and students with disabilities at Sonoma State who are seeking their first bachelor's degree. We provide holistic professional support designed to help students reach their academic and personal goals!
Sonoma State University hosts two TRIO SSS programs, the Multilingual Achievers Program and United for Success.
TRIO SSS and has served students at SSU for over 30 years.
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"The resources and staff at MAP have enabled me to immerse myself in research opportunities nationally and across the world."
"MAP is very flexible and there are always people there when I need help. Knowing that I have a support system there makes me less stressed about my assignments."
"I found that the TRIO SSS writing specialists were very helpful...they do it all: English essays, scholarships, time management, and goal planning."
TRIO is a community of people who have made the commitment to help students like us. Made
of flesh and bone, full of love, and inspiration, they are more than just their job title."
"I met with the TRIO SSS Writing Specialist multiple times a week...which contributed to my first 12-unit semester where I received a 4.0 in all my classes."
"Without the TRIO Program I would not have had the resources I needed to reach my goals."
"I have progressed a lot as a writer...through support from amazing MAP staff. I believe this program has helped me get ready for graduate level-writing and I am truly thankful.”