• CSU Channel Islands TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Participant Application

  • Thank you for your interest in applying to the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program at California State University Channel Islands (CSU Channel Islands).

    TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to support the academic, personal, and professional success of eligible students throughout their time at CSU Channel Islands. Our program serves students who are first-generation college students, income-qualified, and/or students with documented disabilities. Our goal is to provide the resources, guidance, and support needed to help you persist, graduate, and successfully transition to your next academic or career opportunity.

    As an SSS participant, you will have access to a dedicated team of professionals committed to your success. This includes personalized academic advising, educational planning, graduate school guidance, tutoring, peer mentoring, academic workshops, financial literacy resources, and individualized support to help you succeed.

    To be considered for admission, your SSS application must be completed in its entirety. Any information you provide will remain confidential and will be used solely to determine program eligibility.

    If you have any questions about the application or the program, please contact the TRIO Student Support Services office: triosss@csuci.edu or (805) 437-8939

    We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the TRIO Student Support Services family at CSU Channel Islands.

    TRIO Student Support Services
    California State University Channel Islands

    • Part 1 – Application Information 
    • Date of Birth:
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      2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
    • Gender
    • Ethnicity (Please mark all that apply)
    • Class Standing
    • Transfer Student
    • How did you hear about the program? (Check all that apply)
    • Part 2 – Program Eligibility I 
    • Please check all that apply:
    • Citizenship (US Citizenship/Permanent Residency is not required for consideration)*
    • Parent/Guardian 1 highest level of education*
    • Parent/Guardian 2 highest level of education*
    • Do you have a physical/learning disability, or an illness that might require accommodative services with Disability Accommodations and Support Services (DASS)?*
    • Part 3 – Program Eligibility II 
    • Class Level:
    • Have you previously participated in any TRIO program (e.g., Upward Bound, Talent Search, SSS, EOC, McNair, Gear Up)?

    • If Dependent: A dependent student is one that included parents’ information on their FAFSA.

    • Did your parents file a tax return in the 2024 federal income tax year?*

    • If Independent: An independent student is at least one of the following: 24 years old or older, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse.

    • Did you file a tax return in the 2024 federal income tax year?*
    • Please check every box below that applies to you. You MUST check at least one:
    • Please check any factors that apply to your academic situation. These are used to assess academic need in accordance with the SSS Participant Selection Matrix.
    • Part 4 – Personal Statement 
    • Part 5 – Acknowledgement 

    • I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsifying or omitting information may result in disqualification from the TRIO SSS program. I authorize the CSUCI TRIO SSS program to verify my eligibility and access academic and financial aid records for program purposes.

    • Date
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      2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
    • Date
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      2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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