UNM Gallup - TRIO

"College is a place where a student ought to learn not so much how to make a living, but how to live."
- Dr. William A. Nolen

The TRiO/Student Support Services Program is a federally funded grant program designed to assist eligible students in overcoming social, academic and cultural barriers to obtaining a college education. The targeted population for TRiO/Student Support Services must be enrolled or admitted for enrollment, be first generation, low income, and/or have a documented disability (physical or learning) and have a need for academic support (as defined by the Department of Education). In addition, the student must have fewer than 70 earned after units and whose COMPASS scores are at or above Math (25), Reading (55), English (20):

UNM-Gallup's TRiO/Student Support Services Program serves 160 students, allowing for the opportunity to work with students intensely in the areas of tutoring and personal, academic and career advisement. TRiO/Student Support Services staff builds personal and professional relationships with students because of the amount of quality one-on-one interaction that is offered. The staff at UNM-Gallup TRiO/Student Support Services Program creates a climate of support for students as they strive to move out of poverty and dependence toward financial freedom and independence.

Services Provided

Academic, Financial, Personal and Career Advisement
College Transition Advisement
One-on-One Tutoring
Supplemental Instruction
Early Alert Monitoring
Resource/Reference Library
Mentoring
Program Orientation
Laptop Loan Program
Scientific Calculator Loan
Advocacy
Transfer Trips to Four-Year Colleges
Cultural/Enrichment Activities
Grant Aid
Where is TRiO/Student Support Services located?

TRiO/Student Support Services Learning Center is located in Gurley Hall, B-215 and Administrative Services are in B-228, B229, and B-230.

Students may call TRiO/Student Support Services for more information at 505.863.7751.

AA/EOE

100 percent funded by the Department of Education