The Student Support Services TRiO program at The University of Alabama has been funded by a federal grant through the U. S. Department of Education.

The program’s mission is to increase the retention and graduation rates of first generation college students, students with limited family income, and disabled students.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include:

First Generation College Student – from the household in which you primarily grew up, neither parent or legal guardian has completed a bachelor’s degree

Academic need includes:

Crimson Edge admit
High School GPA below 3.0
ACT composite or any sub-score below 21
SAT Verbal or Math score below 460
UA Math placement in MATH 005 or MATH 100
Currently has failing grades in one or more courses
Returning adult student (beginning college at age 23 or older)
Majoring in underrepresented, highly demanding and rigorous majors such as engineering, math, nursing, accounting, pre-med/biology, or pre-pharmacy
Lacks academic preparedness for college-level coursework
Needs help in determining career or educational goals
Has need for support to raise grades in major or required courses
Is in danger of losing a scholarship due to academic performance

Contact:

University of Alabama
Box 870304 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-7087
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