The TRIO SSS and SSS-STEM Programs are currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. Qualifying for participation in the TRIO SSS and SSS-STEM Program is competitive. Please be sure to complete all parts of the application in order to be considered for the program.

Interested students must be:

1. A citizen or national of the U.S. or meets the residency requirement for Federal student financial assistance
2. A student must be enrolled, as a full-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking student, at NC State University or accepted for enrollment in the next academic semester
3. A student must have a need for academic support, as determined by NC State University TRIO SSS & SSS-STEM Program, in order to pursue successfully a post-secondary educational program
4. And the student meets one of the following criteria:
   1. Meets income requirements based federal guidelines
   2. First-generation college student (neither parent nor guardian has received a 4-year degree)
   3. An individual registered with the Disability Resource Office

Applications for the 2022-23 school year can be submitted at go.ncsu.edu/trioapp