The TRIO Student Support Services program at Spoon River College is currently recruiting new students for the 2025-2026 cohort. The program offers enhanced services, including exclusive scholarship opportunities, and is designed to assist with the retention and academic success of its members.
“We are excited to begin another year of offering this program that allows us to deepen our commitment to ensuring that all students—regardless of background—can thrive academically and personally,” said Jill Olson, TRIO director at Spoon River College. “It helps level the playing field and equips our students with the resources and confidence to earn a degree and better their lives.”
Those accepted to the program will have access to peer and professional tutors, personalized advising and assistance with financial aid, academic and personal enrichment workshops, visits to 4-year universities, and social opportunities. TRIO members also have a private computer lab, and can borrow instructional aids such as graphing calculators and voice recorders.
The program is federally funded and this year’s grant totaled $272,364 from the U.S. Department of Education to improve the retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. It has successfully served more than 1200 Spoon River College students over the past 15 years. Nationally, the SSS program has a proven track record, making a difference for nearly a million students each year.
Individuals that are currently enrolled in SRC courses for fall semester are encouraged to complete the online application to confirm eligibility for program services. For more information about the program and to apply, visit www.src. edu, contact Jill Olson at [email protected], or call 309-8336030.
