TRIO Student Support Services
Our Office

Student Services Center, Room 310
530-898-6831
SSS@csuchico.edu

Semester Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Summer Hours
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Monday–Thursday

Mailing Address
TRIO Student Support Services
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0710

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As a core value, TRIO SSS believes in and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity amongst its participants and community. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for eligible students in dimensions of diversity including but not limited to age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Please fill out the form if you want to apply to the TRIO SSS program.

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Please Note: We are now accepting Fall 2026 applications. Priority deadline has been extended to June 12, 2026. Application will close July 17, 2026. Please note that this is subject to change without notice.

Application Process

TRIO SSS serves a small group of scholars and space is limited. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate everyone who applies. Before applying, please familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and selection process.

  • Eligibility

    Eligibility for TRIO Student Support Services is determined by federal regulations.  

    To qualify, you must:

    1. Be a current or admitted student at CSU, Chico;
    2. Plan to attend courses at the CSU, Chico campus (in-person);
    3. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident; and
    4. Demonstrate a need for academic support.

    Note: We are currently not accepting fully online students at this time - we apologize for the inconvenience. Also, EOP and REACH students may not dual enroll with TRIO SSS at Chico State.

    You must also meet one or more of the following criteria:

    Note: TRIO SSS is a needs-based program. Applicants who self-identify as first-generation and low-income receive priority during the selection process.

  • Deadlines

    All applications received by the dates listed below are reviewed first and given priority. Late applications or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If applying after the priority deadline, contact our office to inquire if space is available.

    Applications must be submitted via the Qualtrics Survey, any additional application requirements are to be emailed to the sss@csuchico.edu email. 

    First Time First-Years (Fall 2026) - July 17, 2026, applications will be reviewed upon receipt. 

    New Transfer Students (Fall 2026) - July 17, 2026, applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

    Continuing Students - July 17, 2026, applications will be reviewed upon receipt. 

    • Applications for current Chico students are reviewed throughout the year on an ongoing basis (as space allows).
    • Seniors are not eligible. Students must have completed fewer than 120 units to be considered.
  • Selection
    Application Review Process

    Applications are reviewed in batches. Applications received by the priority deadline are in the first review batch.

    Applications received after the priority deadline are reviewed in a weekly batch until the program is full. Applications that arrive after the program is full are not reviewed until space becomes available. Pending applications are kept in a secure file for one calendar year.

    Students who miss the priority deadline are encouraged to inquire if space is still available before submitting an application. Please note - the program is often full after the first review batch.

    • (530) 898-6831
    • sss@csuchico.edu
    • Students who apply are required to participate in the virtual APP/Intro sessions
    Selection Process

    Space in our program is severely limited - we usually receive many more applications than space available. In a competitive situation, preference is given to applicants who demonstrate the greatest need and highest level of motivation to use their education to make a positive impact on their families and communities. Once you have been admitted, there is no need to reapply!

    If selected, please be aware that you are required to attend our TRIO SSS Orientation: FOCUS/STEP from August 16, 2026 - August 22, 2026.  More details to come! Make sure to keep an eye on your Chico State email for more information. 

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