Services for Students
Academic Support
Our programs provide professional one-on-one instructional support for college-level Math, Reading, and Writing. Students can schedule up to two 50 minute appointments with a Math and/or Writing Specialist each week. Whether it’s going over homework problems, preparing for a test, or brainstorming ideas for a research paper, our specialists can help you regardless of where you are in the process.
We help students with the following:
Math
- Help with homework assignments and projects for math and math related classes (physics, chemistry, etc.)
- Understanding of core concepts
- Preparing for exams
Reading
- Understanding your assignment
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Understanding instructor feedback
Writing
- Academic writing (any subject or assignment)
- Brainstorming & Outlining
- Revision & Proofreading
- Presentations/Speeches
- Research skills
- Citation styles
Personal Coaching
Our Academic Specialists and Peer Coaches are equipped to support students with developing effective habits related to study skills, test anxiety, and time management.
Career & Graduate/Professional School Counseling
In addition to connecting students to campus resources like the Career Center and McNair Scholars, we also assist students in navigating their career and graduate school options. Our specialists can offer guidance on drafting resumes, CVs, and statements of purpose, as well as walk you through the application process.
Scholarship Support
Our students have exclusive access to a regularly updated scholarship list and a scholarship mobile app. We also help students search and apply for specific scholarships, as well as assist with writing scholarship essays.
Financial Wellness
Trio SSS students have access to financial wellness advising which includes a range of topics from personal budgeting, responsible credit card use, navigating student loans and financial aid, to completing the FAFSA.
In addition, TRIO SSS students receive access to iGrad, an online financial wellness platform providing a wide array of personalized tools engineered to boost student's financial wellness including finding scholarships, learning about money management, and a lot more.