TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) at Rutgers University-Camden is a federally funded program that provides academic support services and activities to students from first-generation and limited income families as well as students with disabilities.

Become a TRiO Scholar

There is no cost to participate for students who qualify. The program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education through Rutgers University–Camden. The TRiO SSS at Rutgers–Camden will ensure equitable access and participation to students regardless of their gender, race, national origin, color, disability, and/or age. Incoming first-year and transfer students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible to receive TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)), a student must be a citizen or national of the United States or meet residency requirements for federal student financial assistance, be accepted and enrolled at Rutgers University–Camden, be in need of academic support, and meet one or more of the following:

Be a first-generation college student (neither parent/guardian completed a bachelor’s degree)
Have a documented disability (is registered with the Office of Disability Services)
Be from a limited income home (according to federal income guidelines)

Expectations of Scholars

Once admitted into TRiO Student Support Services (SSS), the participating student will be invited to attend a New Student Orientation or have a one-on-one session with their appointed TRiO counselor.

Students are expected to be active in the program are expected to complete the following requirements:

Meet with their TRiO SSS counselor a minimum of two times each semester
Attend 2 approved campus workshops each semester
Meet with their Academic Advisor each semester for course registration
Complete their FAFSA

Student Testimonials

Gloria Bolaji, Class of 2028

“The one-on-one coaching helped me realize my goals, what I need to do at my time at Rutgers, and it helped me become more of a confident person.”

Albert Rivera, Class of 2027

“My TRiO counselor is always giving me new study habits and general advice and that has really helped me out. I feel more open to be vulnerable when I can talk to someone one-on-one. I’m able to say what I really want to say and what’s on my mind and having TRiO is having people who care.”

Eli Bonales, Class of 2028

“TRiO helped me a lot my first year on campus. They helped me feel more connected to the campus and helped develop me. I now take on leadership roles and feel prepared because of the development provided to me by the staff.”

Contact Us

Brandon Quiles, Assistant Director

Christian Grimando, TRiO Counselor