TRIO SSS Grant Aid Application
Grant Aid
Student Support Services (SSS) Grant Aid is a financial award available to eligible SSS participants. SSS Grant Aid is provided by the Office of TRIO Programs through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the educational pursuits of SSS participants at NDSU.
The goals of the SSS Grant Aid are to:
- Improve SSS participants’ retention by supplementing financial assistance.
- Improve academic success by reducing the number of hours SSS participants need to work.
- Provide incentives for SSS participants to make timely progress in their degree program and to successfully complete their developmental coursework.
- Demonstrate support for SSS participants who are actively using SSS resources to facilitate their academic success.
Only eligible students may receive Grant Aid. For eligibility requirements and other questions, students should contact their Education Specialist.
Eligibility
- Be a current and active SSS participant (active defined as ‘using SSS services’).
- Receive a Federal Pell Grant in the 2025-26 academic year.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 academic year by Apr.15 2026, at 4:00 pm
- Be enrolled and attending classes at NDSU for Spring 2026.
- Complete two modules/courses on Smart With My Money
The 2025-2026 TRIO SSS Grant Aid Application is due Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4 pm.