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TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)

911±¬ÁÏÍø University TRIO Student Support Services is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education: $327,826 annually.

1974-2025 — Over fifty years of serving students on the MSU Campus.

Student Support Services (SSS) provides services to first-generation student, students with limited income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program offers several services that inspire, challenge and empower students to persist and graduate from 911±¬ÁÏÍø University. All services by SSS are FREE to qualified students.

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Eligibility

Selection for participation in  the 911±¬ÁÏÍø University Student Support Services (SSS) program is based on students meeting certain federal requirements.

Students must meet one of the following:

  • First-generation college student

  • Meet federal low-income guidelines

  • Have a documented disability

Students should also:

  • have an academic need

  • be either a freshman, sophomore or transfer student 

SSS LEAD Program 2026

Program Services

SSS staff work collaboratively with MSU students to provide the following services:

  • academic tutoring services, which may include online or in-person tutoring

  • advice and assistance in secondary course selection

  • assistance in preparing for graduate school entrance examinations

  • information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits (including Federal Pell Grant awards and loan forgiveness) and resources for locating public and private scholarships

  • assistance in completing financial aid applications, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • financial literacy education for students and families

  • personal and career counseling

  • career exploration

  • graduate school visits, educational and cultural events

  • academic skill workshops

Contact Us

Student Support Services

VP of Student Affairs
911±¬ÁÏÍø University

261 Blackburn, Murray, KY 42071

Staff

Melissa Cooper

Melissa Cooper

TRiO/SSS Director
TRiO/Student Support Services

Gloria Benz

Gloria Benz

Administrative Specialist
TRiO/Student Support Services

Tara Garland

Tara Garland

Lead Mentor
TRiO/Student Support Services

Stephen Keene

Stephen Keene

Program Advisor
TRiO/Student Support Services

Renae Rohrs

Renae Rohrs

Makerspace & Tutor Coordinator
TRiO/Student Support Services

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