Thank you for your interest in our Student Support Services-TRIO Program (SSS) at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque! 

SSS offers comprehensive academic support services to enhance student success. The program goal is to retain and graduate students who are first-generation, low-income and/or have a disability. SSS is a grant-funded program through the U.S. Department of Education.

Eligibility for SSS is based on Federal criteria where at least one of the following is met:

  • First-Generation - Neither parent has a bachelor's degree
  • Limited Income - Verified by staff
  • Documented Disability - May be learning or physical disability

Important!

  1. You cannot save and restart this application.
  2. Review the included items, take time to make notes and gather the required documents, and then return to submit your application.
  3. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions, email unmsss@unm.edu or call (505) 277-3230.

General Information
First Name *
Preferred Name
Middle Name
Last Name *
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) *
Gender *
Personal Pronouns
Permanent Address
Permanent City
Permanent State
Permanent Zip
UNM Banner ID (9 digits starting with 10*) *
UNM Email Address (i.e. unmsss@unm.edu) *
Student Cellphone Number *
Citizenship Status *

TRIO Eligibility
Do either of your parents/legal guardians that you have recently resided with have a Bachelor's Degree? *
I have a documented disability and am/will be registered with UNM's Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). *

Please choose "Yes" if any of the following apply to you or if you are considered "Independent" on the FAFSA.

  • Are you 24 years or older?
  • As of today, are you married?
  • Are you currently serving on active duty or a veteran in the U.S. armed forces for purposes other than training?
  • Do you have children or other people (excluding your spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you?
  • At any time since you turned age 13, were you an orphan, ward of the court, or in foster care?
  • Are you or were you a legally emancipated minor, as determined by a court in your state of residence?
  • Are you or were you in a legal guardianship with someone other than your parent or stepparent, as determined by a court in your state of residence?
Choose "Yes" if any of the above apply to you. *
If selected "No," you are considered "Dependent." I understand that I need to submit a separate document to verify my income eligibility. *
Upload a signed copy of your parent(s) / guardian(s) most recent federal IRS 1040 (page 1-2) - hide SSN and bank numbers
How many people live in your household? *
Family Household TAXABLE Income Range, most recent year. (IRS1040-line 15) or taxes not filed

Ethnicity

UNM is required by federal law to request this information for statistical reporting purposes. Your response is voluntary.
Do you consider yourself to be a Hispanic/Latino/a?
Race: (please mark all that apply)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Academic Information
Recent high school GPA or college GPA *
Enrollment status *
Current class standing *
Transferring to UNM
Major or undecided *
Which subject is the most challenging for you?
Have you participated in a prior TRIO program? *
Where was your TRIO program located?
Have you participated in or will be participating in AVID, Chase, CAMP, Daniels, BA/MD, Simons, GEAR UP, UNM ROTC? If yes, please specify *
How many hours per week will you be working in the upcoming school year? *

Needs Assessment
What is your academic need? *
Rate your knowledge of course selection, degree requirements, etc. *
Rate your knowledge of the FAFSA, scholarships, work-study, grants, and loans. *
Rate your knowledge of financial literacy (budgeting, credit/debit, etc.). *
Rate your knowledge of graduate school and/or professional schools (master's degree, Ph.D., law school, medical school, etc.)? *
I'm interested in pursuing graduate school in the future (master's degree, Ph.D., law school, medical school, etc.). *
In at least 150 words, please tell us why you would like to be part of the SSS-TRIO program and how do you think it would benefit your undergraduate journey. *
To be successful at UNM, what additional services do you want to receive? Please mark all that apply.
Help with college level reading and writing
Time management - classes, homework, job, etc.
College level academic success-study habits, note-taking, test-taking
Career-exploration, planning, etc.
Stress management
Guidance to be a successful college student


SSS Commitments

If selected as an SSS participant, you are required to meet with the SSS Advisors once a month, with the Peer Coach twice a month, and attend SSS events/workshops to optimize your potential. 

SSS Services:

  • Assigned SSS Advisor
  • Assigned SSS Peer Coach - tutoring and mentoring
  • Advisement - personal guidance, academic, career, financial-scholarships
  • Workshops and other enrichment opportunities
  • Educational resources (computer lab, printing, study space, etc.)
I will attend SSS events/workshops. *
I will meet with my SSS advisor at least once a month. *
I will meet with my Peer Coach (peer mentors & tutors) at least twice a month. *

Certification and Consent

I certify that all information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in dismissal from the program.

I authorize SSS to: 1) Share my contact information with other UNM programs offering educational or financial opportunities, 2) Access my educational records for verification, eligibility purposes, and advisement, 3) Monitor my academic progress and financial aid status throughout the program through graduation. 

If selected, I commit to maintaining high academic standards and full engagement with program requirements.
Signature *
Please select a signature verification type.

The UNM SSS-TRIO Program is based upon continued funding from the U.S. Dept. of Education - TRIO Programs.