Thank you for your interest in TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at Oklahoma State University.

SSS is a federally funded program that provides free academic and personal support to help students succeed and graduate. Services include academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, and more—all designed to support your journey at OSU.

Low-income students who are first-generation college students and students with disabilities evidencing academic need are eligible to participate in SSS. You must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to receive services.

Please complete this application in one sitting, as it cannot be saved and resumed later. Be sure you have enough time before starting.

If you have questions or need help with the application, contact us at:

Phone: (405) 744-3007
Email: trio-sss@okstate.edu
Our Location: Scott Hall, 4th Floor

Applicant Information

I am a...

Banner ID (A2018###) *

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Cell Phone Number *

OSU Email Address *

Address *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zip *

Preferred Method of Contact *

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Sex *

What is your race?

Please select yes for at least one race

American Indian/Alaskan Native *

Asian *

Black/African American *

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander *

White *

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? (A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.) *

Have you previously participated in a College Access or Success Program?

Select all that apply

Talent Search

Upward Bound

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

Student Support Services (SSS)

Ronald E. McNair Scholars

Gear Up

AVID

None of the Above

If you indicated your participation in any of the above programs, where did you attend them?

Eligibility

Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents AND one of the following: first generation, low-income, have a disability

Citizenship *

Have either of your parents earned a Bachelor's degree? *

Have you submitted the FAFSA for the current academic year?

Do you have a documented physical and/or learning disability? *

Income Verification

I authorize the OSU Financial Aid Office to verify my and/or my family's income by using data from my FAFSA. *

By Submitting this Application

Authorization to Access Records:

I authorize Oklahoma State University Student Support Services (SSS) to access information related to my academic progress (including mid-semester reports, standardized test scores, GPA, earned credits, and transcripts) and financial aid records. This access may occur before my participation and throughout my involvement in the SSS Program, only as needed to determine eligibility and provide program services.

Use and Confidentiality of Information:

I understand that this information will be used solely for eligibility determination, compliance with federal grant requirements, and to support my success in the program. My academic progress, participation, and financial aid status will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education as required by grant regulations. All information will be treated confidentially and protected under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Information Sharing Within OSU:

I consent to SSS staff sharing necessary information with other Oklahoma State University offices and programs to coordinate services and support my educational success. Access to my personal information is limited to those directly involved with the SSS Program.

Accuracy of Information:

I certify that the information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to provide documentation upon request to verify any information reported.

FERPA Rights:

I understand that I have the rights under FERPA, including the right to review my educational records and request corrections, subject to university policies.

Use of Images and Statements:

I grant permission for Oklahoma State University SSS Program to use photographs, quotes, and statements that include my first and last name in program-related publications and materials. If you do not wish to grant this permission, please [check here] to opt out

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IMPORTANT

To complete your application, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click the “Submit Application” button. After submitting, you will be redirected to a confirmation page.

If you do not click “Submit Application,” your application will not be recorded, and you will need to start over.

If you experience technical difficulties, please call our office at (405) 744-3007 for assistance. Alternatively, you can save the application page as a PDF (ensuring all your responses are visible) and email it to trio-sss@okstate.edu.

The Oklahoma State University Student Support Services Program will treat all applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or physical disability. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This provision includes, but not limited to admission, employment, financial aid and services. Student Support Services is 100% federally funded by the U. S. Department of Education in the amount of $272,364 for fiscal year 2026.