2024-2025 TRIO Student Support Services - Classic Application

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has two federally-funded TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs, SSS-Classic and SSS-STEM. Both programs are designed to serve and assist first-generation college students, students with limited income, and students with disabilities with college persistence and graduation. The programs provide students with resources and services such as academic and personal coaching, peer tutoring, peer coaching, financial literacy education, cultural activities, a computer lab, printing, and workshops. 

Before completing the application, please review all questions and the required information. You cannot save and restart this application. 

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Eligibility Requirements

You must be an admitted student into Florida Gulf Coast University before completing an application for consideration into Student Support Services.

In accordance with federal regulations, applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

1) Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident AND

2) Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Florida Gulf Coast University AND

3) Demonstrate a strong need for academic support AND

4) Meet one or more of the following:

a) Be a first-generation college student [neither parent (biological or adoptive) has earned a bachelor's (4-year) degree]

b) Have a documented disability

c) Meet income guidelines as set by the Federal Government

Selection Process

Only COMPLETE applications from eligible students will be reviewed. After the initial screening, eligible applicants will be notified via Eagle E-mail regarding whether or not they have been invited to schedule a personal interview. During the interview, students will meet with SSS staff to discuss program requirements and student needs; after which the student can decide if they still want to join the program and staff will determine final acceptance. Be sure to check your Eagle E-mail regularly.

Both TRIO SSS programs can only serve a limited number of students. Priority will be given to complete applications of eligible applicants who demonstrate the greatest need for support and the greatest desire to be active and engaged in the program. 

If you should have any questions about this process please do not hesitate to contact us at 239-590-7834.

Personal Information

Please be aware that the following questions are being asked due to the U.S. Department of Education requirements.
First Name *
Middle Name
Last Name *
University Identification Number (UIN) *
Preferred Name
Permanent Address *
Permanent City *
Permanent State *
Permanent Zip *
Cell Phone Number *
Eagle Email Address *
Date of Birth *
Gender *
Pronouns
Are You Hispanic? *
Are you White/Caucasian? *
Are you African American/Black? *
Are you American Indian/Alaskan Native? *
Are you Asian? *
Are you Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander? *
How did you hear about TRIO Student Support Services? *
Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident? *
If Permanent Resident, please provide your A-Number
What is the highest level of education completed by parent/guardian 1? *
What is the highest level of education completed by parent/guardian 2? *
Who did you live with and regularly receive support from? *
Do you or did you have an Individualized Education Program in High School?
Do you have a documented disability? *
If you answered YES to either of the previous two questions, are you registered with FGCU's Adaptive Services?
Were/Are you involved in any of the following program(s): *
If you answered 'other' or 'multiple programs' please list the program(s):

Academic Need

To be eligible for the TRIO Student Support Services program, students must have an academic need.  Please select your academic need below.
What is your academic need? *
If you selected 'other' or 'unknown', please explain:

Education Information
Major *
What are you academic goals at FGCU? *
What was your high school GPA?
What were your ACT/SAT scores?
What is your college GPA?
What year in college are you? *
Did you transfer to FGCU from another institution? *
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please list the name(s) of formerly attended institution(s):

Statement of Income Certification

Please carefully read the definitions below to ensure you are providing the correct information. 

Status:

  • Independent student: a student who is 24 years of age as of January 1st; is married; is a veteran of the US Armed Forces; has a dependent; OR was an orphan or ward of the court until age 18.
  • Dependent student:  a student whose parent/legal guardian still claim them on their taxes. If you use your parent/legal guardian's taxes to complete the FAFSA, you are a dependent student. A parent/legal guardian must sign and date this application in order for it to be complete.  ** You will need to include your parent/legal guardian’s income tax information below.**

NOTE: The next section of this application requires income tax information. If you do NOT have the required income tax information at this time, please be sure to email us at triosss@fgcu.edu and we will provide you with our Tax Income Certification Document.

  • Drop off location: TRIO & Outreach Office in McTarnaghan Hall Suite 202
  • Mail: 
    Florida Gulf Coast University
    TRIO Student Support Services
    10501 FGCU Blvd. South
    Ft. Myers, FL 33965

***For consideration into the TRIO SSS Program you MUST submit the Income Certification information by responding to all questions below OR submitting the paper form as stated above***
Based on the status definitions above, please select one: *
Please select your filing status: *
If you DID file, please complete the following two questions:
Total taxable income for 2023:
Household size for 2023:
If you did NOT file, please complete the following question(s):
Reason for NOT filing:
If 'other' selected for non-filing, please specify:

Parent/Legal Guardian Acknowledgement
Parent Signature required if you selected "Dependent Student" above (your parent/legal guardian must electronically sign): I HEREBY SWEAR OR AFFIRM UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED ON THIS FORM AND ANY ATTACHMENT(S) HERETO IS TRUE, COMPLETE, AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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Signature: (Type in your full name)
I agree to the terms included.

Student Acknowledgement

Please read each statement below and answer "yes" or "no".
I HEREBY SWEAR OR AFFIRM UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED ON THIS FORM AND ANY ATTACHMENT(S) HERETO IS TRUE, COMPLETE, AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. *
I hereby give TRIO Student Support Services' staff permission to obtain personal, academic, and financial information pertinent to my participation in the program. *
I hereby give TRIO Student Support Services' staff permission to contact me via e-mail and text message. *
I understand that the TRIO Student Support Services' staff will keep a record of personal, academic, and financial information in their office and they will adhere to confidentiality requirements as outlined under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). *
I hereby give TRIO Student Support Services' staff permission to release my name and/or picture for special recognition, marketing materials, and University usage. *
Typing your name will serve as an electronic signature. If under 18 years of age, parent electronic signature is required below* *
Signature Type: Simple    Start Over
Signature: (Type in your full name)
I agree to the terms included.
Parent Electronic Signature (if student is under the age of 18):
Signature Type: Simple    Start Over
Signature: (Type in your full name)
I agree to the terms included.
Parent E-mail (if student is under the age of 18):