Arapahoe Community College-SSS-Application Form

  • TRIO Student Support Services - Program Application

    Please do your best to answer all sections of this application. Your responses are needed to determine eligibility for this federally funded program. Because of the personal nature of some of these questions, your responses will be held in the strictest confidence. Any questions, please contact TRIO SSS office at 303.797.5755.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    The TRIO Student Support Services program serves a limited number of students each year and applying for the program does not guarantee acceptance. Applications are evaluated based on the number of available slots, individual academic need, and federal eligibility. 

    To be eligible for this program you must meet the following:

    • Accepted for enrollment at ACC
    • Have a need for academic support to aid in successful completion of courses at ACC
    • Plan to take 6 or more credits a semester
    • Plan to graduate with a certificate or associates to a 4-year 
    • Plan to transfer to a 4-year program
    • In addition, you must be:
      • A first-generation college student (neither parent or guardian has a 4-year degree) OR
      • Considered limited-income (according to the US Census Taxable Income Levels) OR
      • An individual with a documented disability registered with Disability Access Services at ACC

  • Thank you for applying to TRIO Student Support Services at ACC.

    Below are the additional steps required to complete your TRIO Application.

    Your next steps are:

    Complete an Application Review with a TRIO Student Success Advisor. Schedule the appointment within the following week after submitting this application.
    You may schedule your appointment in the following ways:

    Schedule online via your Student Navigate Explorer on myACC.
    Click on appointments on the left-hand side.
    Click on schedule appointments.
    Under type of appointment, select “TRIO Student Support Services”.
    Under service select “TRIO SSS application review”.
    Select a time that works for you and schedule an appointment.
    Call the TRIO Department at 303.797.5755.
    Visit the TRIO SSS office at M1650 on the Littleton Campus, and we can help you schedule your appointment.
    Submit an income verification form.
    Complete student responsibility agreement.
    All required forms will be sent to you from the TRIO@arapahoe.edu email within 3 business days of submitting this application. If you need support, accommodations, or have any questions please call TRIO SSS at 303.797.5755, email us at TRIO@arapahoe.edu, or stop by M1650 on the Littleton campus, and we will be happy to help.



    Your TRIO SSS Team"

    Sender Name: "ACC TRIO SSS Team

  • Biographical Information

  • The biographical questions below are written in alignment with the grant reporting process, and the limited choices do not reflect the understanding of identities by TRIO SSS staff.

  • Gender*
  • Please select your pronouns
  • Birthdate*
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  • Do you identify as Latinx/Hispanic?*
  • What is your race? Check all that apply*
  • Are you a U.S. Citizen*
  • Are you a Permanent Resident?*

  • As a federally funded program, we cannot serve students with DACA or Undocumented Students. Our Dean of Students webpage has a number of resources listed to help you reach your educational goals.

  • Has either of your parents or adoptive parents completed a 4-year (bachelors) degree?*
  • Do you have a documented disability that requires accommodations that you choose to disclose to TRIO?*
  • Are you registered with Disability Access Services at ACC?*
  • Are you a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
  • Have you ever been in foster care or in a court appointed guardianship?
  • If yes, were you in foster care after the age of 13?
  • Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college/university?*
  • Do you have any dependent(s) / children?*
  • Did you (or your parents) file income taxes last year?*
  • Please check the amount which best matches your (or your parent's, if under the age of 24) taxable income from the proceeding year.*

  • Education Information

  • Did you graduate from high school?*
  • If no, have you received a GED?*
  • What date did you receive your GED?*
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  • Have you previously attended any colleges/universities?*
  • Did you earn a degree?*
  • Have you previously participated in a TRIO program?*
  • Are you currently taking classes at ACC?*
  • Do you plan to earn an Associate Degree from ACC?*
  • Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college/university?*
  • Do you plan to use any type of financial aid (Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA)?
  • If yes, Have you applied for financial aid (FAFSA)
  • If yes, please select the types of financial aid you will use for this year. Please select all that apply:
  • Do you plan to earn a certificate from ACC?*

  • Self-assessment, Program Services, and Student Background

  • TRIO SSS uses this survey to best serve students. The information is kept strictly confidential. Honest answers help TRIO SSS best meet your needs, but feel free to withhold personal information if you are not comfortable disclosing. There are no right or wrong answers.

  • Rows
  • TRIO SSS Services: Please identify the most helpful services

  • Student Background

  • Will you be working while attending college?
  • Is English your primary language?
  • Do you feel comfortable with technology (email, computer, et cetera)?
  • Are you a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
  • Do you receive any scholarships?
  • Are there any additional obstacles that impact your education (i.e. access to stable housing, access to resources to meet basic needs such as food, childcare et cetera)?

  • Short Answers

  • Please provide at least a three to five sentence response to each question below. TRIO SSS uses these responses to best serve students. The information is kept strictly confidential. Honest answers help TRIO SSS best meet your needs, but feel free to withhold personal information if you are not comfortable disclosing. There are no right or wrong answers.

  • TRUTH STATEMENT

    By signing this application, I certify the information provided on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and true. By entering my full legal name below, I am creating an electronic signature as binding as my handwritten signature.

  • Application updated January 2026

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