TRIO Scholars
TRIO Scholars
Student Support Services
The goal of TRIO Scholars (SSS) is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants and help students make the transition from high school to college, and from college to beyond.
Who is Eligible for TRIO Scholars (SSS)?
You may be eligible for TRIO Scholars (SSS) if you identify with one or more of the following:
- A first-generation college student, meaning that neither of your parent(s) or guardian(s) graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree
- Come from a low-to-modest income background
- Have a disability
Highlighted Event:
National First Generation College Student Celebration
November 8 is National First Generation College Celebration Day. Events were held throughout the week of November 2 - November 8, 2022 to celebrate the presence and experiences of first-gen students, faculty, and staff at UNH. For a full list of events and to learn more about First Generation College Celebration day, please click here.
Why be a TRIO Scholar?
The TRIO Scholars Program focuses on you – building your UNH experience and preparing you for the future you want when you graduate. Over 90% of TRIO Scholars are in Good Academic Standing and stay at UNH from year-to-year. You will have access to tutoring, time management and organization skills, scholarship searches, and preparation for career or graduate school! As a TRIO Scholar you will be connected to your team:
- Your TRIO Educational Counselor, who can be your “go-to” person on campus
- Other TRIO Scholars
- Faculty who share their knowledge
- Career counselors who can guide you towards internships or career planning
- Financial Aid experts who share strategies for filling out your FAFSA, understanding student loans, and access to ReisUP Lit, which provides practical money advice for now and after you graduate
