TRIO/SSS supports participants by offering personalized attention and coaching in both academic and personal areas.

The TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) program helps college students achieve their educational goals. We help students graduate by providing additional programs and services to ensure success. Some services available to qualified and accepted students include:
TRIO/SSS helps students make the transition from high school to college life.
To qualify, you must be enrolled at least three-fourths time, demonstrate an academic need, be a U.S. citizen or national, meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance and satisfy one or more of the following criteria:
Complete the application below and you will be contacted during the summer if you’re chosen as a participant.
The TRIO coordinator on the campus you plan to attend will immediately begin working with you to help you succeed in college. Contact the TRIO coordinator on your campus for assistance with your questions.

Eric Lopez
SSS Coordinator
P.O. Box 1027
4500 63rd St.
Columbus, NE 68602-1027
402-562-1447
Email Eric

A.J. Hodtwalker
SSS Coordinator
P.O. Box 4903
3134 W. Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
308-398-7529
Email A.J.

Laci Reiners
TRIO Coordinator
P.O. Box 1024
E. Highway 6
Hastings, NE 68901-1024
402-461-2472
Email Laci
TRIO/Student Support Services is funded under the U.S. Department of Education and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.