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TRiO Eligibility

Admission to TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is based on two criteria: eligibility and need for academic support. To determine if you are eligible for admission to TRiO, you must:

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at SUNY Canton in either:
  • A Bachelor's degree program
  • An Associate degree program, but intend to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Canton.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or otherwise meet residency requirements for federal student aid
• Demonstrate a need for academic support services to succeed in your program
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Be a first-generation college student (neither parent completed a four-year degree)
  • Meet income eligibility guidelines set annually by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Have a documented disability
• Apply using the TRiO Application and/or contact a staff member directly. If you’re not sure whether you qualify, apply anyway – staff will confirm your eligibility during the review process.

Space in TRiO is limited to 200+ students per year. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible