Student Support Services

Eligibility/How to Apply

The SSS Eligibility Assessment Form is now open!

Eligibility

TRIO Student Support Services participants may not meet all university admissions criteria, but their high school records and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) indicate the potential to succeed in college.

Student Support Services participants must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. A citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance
  2. Florida resident
  3. Graduated high school in the 2027 school year
  4. First-time-in-college student 
  5. Low-income and/or first generation status college student (the student's parents did not earn a four year degree in the U.S.)
  6. A need for academic support, as determined by the grantee
  7. Students with a documented disability may also qualify
  8. Enrollment or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at University of South Florida
How to Apply

STEP 1 Apply to University of South Florida

Freshmen applicants interested in participating in SSS should submit the following information to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for consideration:

  • An application for admission into USF
  • A non-refundable $30 application fee
  • An official high school transcript
  • Official SAT or ACT scores
  • Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Select USF as an institution to receive your financial information by entering Federal School Code #001537. BOTH THE 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 FAFSA (WHEN AVAILABLE) WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED TO FINALIZE ADMISSION INTO SSS.
  • Check your Applicant Portal and email regularly.

STEP 2 Apply for TRIO Student Support Services Program

Gather documents:

  • 2024 IRS 1040 tax return information OR proof of income for that year
  • 2026-2027 FAFSA summary (this is critical for summer 2027 enrollment)
  • 2027-2028 FAFSA summary (this is critical for fall 2027 and spring 2028 enrollment)
  • SAT and/or ACT and/or CLT score report

Now that all the documents are easilly accessable, please complete the SSS Eligibility Assessment Form 2027.