Thank you for your interest in the Student Support Services (SSS) Program at OSU! 

SSS is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive on-campus support for college-level students. From academic advising to personal mentoring, our services are free to students, aiming to enhance retention and graduation rates at OSU. Your success is our priority!

Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. You cannot save and restart it once you have begun. Please be sure you have ample time before starting. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this application, please contact us by phone: 405-744-5198, email: trio-sss@okstate.edu, or in person on the 4th floor of Scott Hall.

*You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to receive services.
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 *
Are you of Hispanic or Latin decent? *

What is your race?

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American Indian/Alaskan Native *
Asian *
Black/African American *
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander *
White *

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

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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. *
I did not complete the FAFSA and will provide copies of my and/or my family's tax information as requested.

By Submitting this Application

I authorize Oklahoma State University Student Support Services (SSS) to gather information concerning my academic progress (mid-semester progress reports, standardized test scores, grade point average, earned credits, and transcripts) and financial aid information prior to my participation and throughout my involvement in the SSS Program. I understand that this information is used to assist in the determination of my eligibility for the SSS Program, and it will be held strictly confidential. I am aware that my ability, participation, and financial aid status will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education per the grant funding regulations. 

I certify that the information provided on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to provide documentation upon request to verify the information reported. I am aware that the personal information that is provided to the SSS will be protected under the Family Education Rights Privacy Act of 1974. No one will have access to the information unless they work with or for the Oklahoma State SSS Program, or they are specifically authorized by the Associate Vice President, Director of Federal and Sponsored Research Programs to see the information. I understand Oklahoma State University SSS Staff and Advisory Board Members will have access to and will protect the confidentiality of my materials related to this application and my participation in the program. 
 

Upon formal acceptance into the program, I grant permission for program representatives to have access to my official academic and financial records to assist in determining services provided. Additionally, in the course of my involvement in the SSS Program, staff may consult with various Oklahoma State University offices and programs to secure and share the necessary information pertinent to my participation in the program and overall collegiate success. 
 

Finally, I give my permission to use photographs, quotes, and statements and print my first and last name in any publications for the SSS Program.
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IMPORTANT 

Please scroll to the bottom of this page and click, "Submit Application" to submit your application.

If you fail to click the "Submit Application" button below, your application WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED. If you have fully submitted this application, you will be redirected to a confirmation page. Failure to fully submit your application will require you to restart this application from the beginning.

If you experience any issues submitting your application, please call our office at 405-744-5198, or print the application webpage as a pdf, ensure you can see and read all of your selected responses, and e-mail the document 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 2024.