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Welcome to the Northern State University TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Application! Thank you for your interest in TRIO SSS! We’re excited to learn more about you and help support your academic journey. Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. TRIO Student Support Services is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to help students succeed in college. As a TRIO SSS student, you’ll have access to: Personalized academic advising High-quality tutoring Specialized programs and workshops to build academic skills and confidence Students who participate in TRIO SSS are more likely to: Stay enrolled in college Earn more college credits Achieve higher grade point averages Student Success at NSU: This application also serves as the NSU Success Application. If you do not qualify for TRIO SSS, your information will be shared with the NSU Student Success Center, which will help connect you with other campus resources to support your success. Need Help? If you have questions or need assistance completing this form, please contact the NSU SSS Office at 605-626-7782 or email triosss@northern.edu.

General Information:
NSU Student ID#: *
Last Name *
First Name: *
Middle Name:
U.S. Residency Status: * U.S. Citizen U.S. Legal Resident Non-US Resident
Are you a U.S. Veteran?: * Yes No

Education Information:
Have you previously participated in a TRIO program?: * No, I have not participated in a TRIO program Yes, TRIO Upward Bound Yes, TRIO Talent Search Yes, TRIO EOC Yes, TRIO McNair
NSU Enrollment Status: * New Student Transfer Student Re-Entry Student Current NSU Student
Have you decided on a major?: * Yes, I have a decided major No, I am still exploring
Please list your major(s): *
Which best describes your educational goal at NSU?: * Earn a 2-year degree Earn a 4-year degree Transfer to a community college from NSU Transfer to a four year college from NSU
On a scale of 1 to 5, how determined are you to earn a bachelor's degree at NSU?: * 1-Not Determined 2-Slightly Determined 3-Determined 4-Mostly Determined 5-Very Determined

Eligibility Information:
Parent/Legal Guardian 1 \| Highest Education Level Completed: * Elementary School High School Diploma Some College, but did not earn a degree Associates/Vocational Degree 4-Year College Degree Beyond 4-year College Degree Prior to the age of 18, I did not regularily reside with or receive support from a natural or adoptive parent
Parent/Legal Guardian 2 \| Highest Education Level Completed: * Elementary School High School Diploma Some College, but did not earn a degree Associates/Vocational Degree 4-Year College Degree Beyond 4-Year College Degree N/A
Do you have a documented learning, physical, or mental health disability?: * Yes No
If yes, have you contacted NSU Accessibility Services?: Yes No
Have you completed the FAFSA for this academic year?: * Yes No
Did you receive a Pell Grant in your FAFSA package this academic year?: * Yes No Unsure N/A: I have not applied for the FAFSA
Dependency Status (Same as Financial Aid Dependency) * DEPENDENT student: I am claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. INDEPENDENT student: I CANNOT be claimed as a dependent on anyone else’s tax return.
Enter the email of the individual who claims you on their tax return: *

Self Assessment:
Was Northern State University your first choice college?: * Yes No
What is the primary reason you chose to attend college? * Academic interest, value of education/degree Conformity, expected to go to college Career or employment requirement/opportunity Material value, economic advancement, increased earning potential Meeting new people or exploring new interests Extracurricular opportunities, including athletics or fine arts
Where would you like to grow or strengthen? (check all that apply): *
Strengthening Study Strategies
Improving time management
Managing stress/anxiety in healthy ways
Navigating college financial concerns
Clarifying career or academic goals
Strengthening your family support system
Which TRIO SSS services sound helpful? (Check all that apply): *
Individualized academic planning
Major and career planning
Tutoring
Study skill development
Peer mentoring
Leadership development
Financial aid/scholarship help
Financial literacy information
If accepted into TRIO SSS, would you like to live in the TRIO Living Learning Community (LLC) in Great Plains East? Benefits include peer mentors, social events, workshops, and gatherings: * Yes No Unsure

Sign and Submit:
Please provide your E-Signature below: * Please select a signature verification type.
By submitting this application, I certify that the information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize TRIO SSS staff to access my academic, financial, and other records as needed to meet program requirements. I understand that all information will be kept confidential.