Thank you for your interest in our TRiO Student Support Services program!  TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program committed to the success of students who are first-generation, have limited income, or are experiencing disabilities.  Our mission is to empower scholars through proactive advising to achieve maximum academic success and career readiness.  Students will develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and attributes to graduate as skilled professionals, global citizens, and leaders committed to lifelong learning.

Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible.  You cannot save and restart this application.  If you have any questions, please call our office at 402-437-2261.  Paper applications are available at our TRiO offices (Lincoln - 204, Beatrice - KEN 415, Milford ETC 100R).
General Information:
First Name *
Middle Name
Last Name *
Preferred Name
School ID
Date of Birth *
Local Address: Street/Apt *
Local Address: City *
Local Address: State *
Local Zip *
Provide permanent address if different than local address (street, city, state and zip)
Phone Number:
Can we text this phone?
Email Address: *
What is the best way to reach you? List as many as apply. (Phone, Text, Email, Other)
Are you a US Citizen or Eligible Noncitizen? *
Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino origin?
Race (List as many as apply): American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, White or No Response
Is English your first language? *
If no, what is your first language?
Academic Information:
Have you ever been in a TRiO SSS, Talent Search, UpwardBound, or EOC program? *
Are you a high school graduate? *
If no, did you receive a GED?
Program of study:
Program advisor:
Have you been enrolled in any high school or college in the past 5 years? *
Is this your first college experience? *
If no, list the colleges you have attended and when:
Have you earned a college degree? *
If yes, type of degree:
WHAT ARE YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLANS?  TRiO SSS is a federally funded program designed to increase graduation rates of its participants.
What are your educational plans? *
Additional Information:
Are you currently or have you previously been in foster care or a state ward?
Did you age out of the fostercare system?
Are you currently or have you previously been homeless?
Are you experiencing a disability? *
If yes, do you want information about the Accommodations Resource Office at SCC?
Does parent/guardian 1 have a bachelor's degree or higher *
Does parent/guardian 2 have a bachelor's degree or higher? *

TRiO SSS Program Services:

 TRiO SSS Scholars are expected to adhere to the following participant requirements:

  • Participate in regular meetings with your assigned success coach
  • Regularly read your emails
  • Regularly reply to texts and attempted phone calls
  • Remain active in the program until you graduate
  • Show progress towards your academic goals
  • Utilize any and all resources available to improve your college and personal success.
DO YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS? *

Your responses will be used in the selection process to determine if you are a good fit for our program. Answer the following questions with complete and detailed responses.
Explain why you would benefit from being selected as a TRiO SSS Scholar. (2-3 detailed sentences minimum) *
In a few lines, write about your educational and career goals and how the TRiO SSS Program can help you to meet these goals? (2-3 sentences minimum, answer both parts of the question) *
What is a challenge that you face, or have faced in the past? How might that impact your college success? (2-3 sentences minimum, answer both questions) *
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Terms of Submission:

By signing below, I certify that all of the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I give permission for TRiO SSS staff to gather information from my student record to determine my eligibility. I agree to turn in additional paperwork requested by TRiO SSS Staff.
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