How to Apply to the Program
Who We Serve
We serve undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- neither parent graduated from a four-year college;
- qualifyÌýas low-income under federal income guidelines;
- haveÌýa documented disability on file with CU's Office of Disability Services.
In addition to the above criteria, we also serve students who:
- haveÌýfoster youth, unaccompanied, and/or independent status;
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- Military veterans.
How to Apply to the Program
Â鶹ÒùÔº must apply and meet eligibility requirements to participate.Ìý All applications will also be reviewed for eligibility for theÌý. Applications are reviewed year-round on a space available basis.
A complete application to the TRiO SSS Program includes:
1. Application Form 2026-2027 - Completed by StudentÌý
Complete fillable online form, then download all three documents.
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2. Income Verification - Completed by Student and Guardians/Parents
Parent’s  most recent Federal Income Tax Return.ÌýFor example, if you are applying for participation beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year,Ìýplease submit the 2024 Federal Income Tax Return.ÌýIf you are an independent student, send a copy of your 2024 Federal Income Tax return.Ìý
ORÌý
2026-2027 FAFSA.ÌýPlease sign and date the FAFSA before sending.Ìý
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3. Academic Need Verification - Completed by Student and/or Counselor
Please mark any factors that may indicate additional needed support for academic success.Ìý
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Once all three forms are completed, please scan and email to triosss@colorado.edu. Ìý
If either of these documents are an issue, please contact us directly via email at triosss@colorado.edu or hannah.skalbeck@colorado.edu.
*Due to program participation, freshman applications are closed, transfer student application open until April 19th. Ìý
Guardian Scholars Application 2025-2026 (emancipated, foster care, risk of homelessness only) - must also apply to TRiO SSS
Important Dates
- Incoming Freshman Application deadline - March 22nd, 2026
- Transfer Student Application deadline - April 19th, 2026
- Summer Ready - June 7th-12th, 2026 Ìý(Mandatory for all new participants - Incoming freshman only)
Summer Programming
We accept a limited number of students each year to our Summer Ready cohort to provide a more personalized experience.Ìý Those who are not accepted into Summer Ready will be considered for our Fall Gateway program, a 2 -day academic intensive program the week prior to the start of fall semester.