Appalachian receives continued support for Federal TRIO SSS program

BOONE, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has funded the fourth year of Appalachian State University’s Federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program, giving Appalachian the opportunity to continue its support of first-generation and/or low-income students — from enrollment through degree completion.

The Federal TRIO SSS program at Appalachian has provided integrated, holistic services to first-generation and/or low-income students since 1972. The program’s primary mission is to retain and graduate Appalachian students, a goal supported by the university’s mission statement.

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Published: Apr 18, 2019 10:15am

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