TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)

Our Purpose

TRiO Student Support Services fosters a connected community that promotes student success through holistic learning experiences for First Generation, students with financial need, and students with disabilities.

Our Mission

TRIO SSS advances student success through community, holistic programming, and tailored support, empowering first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities to achieve their goals.

Our Vision

TRIO SSS envisions a campus where every student feels they belong, is supported holistically, and graduates ready to succeed academically, professionally, and personally.

 To qualify for TRiO SSS, a student must:

• Be a citizen or national of the United States or meet the residency requirement for Federal Student Financial Assistance
• Be enrolled in at least six credit hours at Texas Tech
• Be seeking a bachelor's degree

And meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Be a first-generation college student (Parents do not have a four-year college degree)
• Meet federal income guidelines to qualify as low-income
• Be registered with TTU Student Disability Services

Interested in TRiO SSS...

Click on the following link and answer the questions  on the information form.

SSS Participation Form

TRIO SSS Offers

• Scholarships to active SSS participants
• Priority registration for classes
• Academic + career coaching & advising
• Individualized plan for students to achieve their academic goals
• Scholarship search and Fafsa assistance
• Graduate school preparation and visits
• Financial literacy workshops
• Private computer lab & study room
• In-person one-on-one tutoring
• Free printing
• Calculators and textbooks available to check out

For additional information, please contact:

Terri Williams, M.Ed                       Sara Martinez,  M.Ed                                      
Director                                                       Assistant Director
terri.williams@ttu.edu                     Sara.ad.Martinez@ttu.edu