Who We Serve

We serve undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • neither parent graduated from a four-year college;
  • qualifyÌýas low-income under federal income guidelines;
  • haveÌýa documented disability on file with CU's Office of Disability Services.

In addition to the above criteria, we also serve students who:

  • haveÌýfoster youth, unaccompanied, and/or independent status;
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  • Military veterans.

How to Apply to the Program

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ must apply and meet eligibility requirements to participate.Ìý All applications will also be reviewed for eligibility for theÌý. Applications are reviewed year-round on a space available basis.

A complete application to the TRiO SSS Program includes:

Application Form

  • Complete the application via Docusign.Ìý

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Income Verification

  • Parent’s  most recent Federal Income Tax Return.ÌýFor example, if you are applying for participation beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year,Ìýplease submit the 2022 Federal Income Tax Return.ÌýIf you are an independent student, send a copy of your 2022 Federal Income Tax return.Ìý

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  • 2022-2023 FAFSA.ÌýPlease sign and date the FAFSA before sending.Ìý

If either of these documents are an issue, please contact us directly via email at triosss@colorado.edu.

PDF Application

Summer Programming

We accept a limited number of students each year to our Summer Ready cohort to provide a more personalized experience.Ìý Those who are not accepted into Summer Ready will be considered for our Fall Gateway program, a 2 -day academic intensive program the week prior to the start of fall semester.