UT Learning Collaborative
: The Student Support Services (SSS) Grant Aid

The TRiO SSS project now has funds to provide a grant to students.  Eligibility for the SSS grant is based on involvement, Pell Grant eligibility, financial need, and class standing.

• In order to be considered for the Grant Aid, the following student information will be reviewed and weighted by the selection committee:
  1. Pell Grant award recipient
  2. Active SSS participation
  3. At least half-time enrollment
  4. Class level
  5. Meet the Federal standards for academic progress (as published in the policy manual for UT)
  6. Financial need
  7. Academic standing
  8. Beginning in 2010- Completion of the financial literacy workshop
• Value of award is based on student's need level - the award amount will fall into the following range - minimum of $490 and a maximum of $4,860 for 2009-2010. 
•  There is no application for this award.
• Awardees will be notified before the SSS Grant Aid is awarded.
• Each SSS participant is considered for the award.
• This award is non-renewable.
• The award will prorate based on hours registered.  Students must attend classes, failure to do so could reduce the grant award for the term.
• Active participation is dependent upon attending SSS workshops and activities and meeting with an SSS advisor or tutor. 
• Grants are awarded after the completion of each semester.  This is subject to change if considered necessary by the SSS Program Director.