TRIO Programs

TRIO Programs are 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Post-Secondary TRIO Programs at Southeastern include two Student Support Services programs (SSS and SSS: Teach) and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars).

The goal of these TRIO programs is to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of undergraduate students who are from traditionally underrepresented groups, students with disabilities, students who are homeless or are aging out of the foster care system, or other disconnected students.

Student Support Services

Both SSS and SSS: Teach programs provide academic tutoring, strategic academic planning and advisement, information and assistance with FAFSA and financial aid, education in economic/financial literacy, career exploration, exposure to cultural events, and graduate school counseling. SSS: Teach also offers workshops on teacher certifications and portfolio development, and professional development opportunities. Qualifying students must be:

• First-generation (parents have not completed a Bachelor’s degree)
• Limited income (as defined each year by the U.S. Department of Education)
• Have a documented disability

For more information or to submit an application, contact StudentSupportServices@se.edu or SSS_Teach@se.edu.

McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program supports the development of research skills and graduate school preparations for select undergraduate students. Scholars will have access to academic counseling, academic tutoring, faculty mentors, and opportunities to conduct and present research. Scholars may attend research conferences, graduate school tours, seminars, and internships. Junior and Senior Scholars attending the McNair Summer Research Institute will qualify for a stipend. Qualifying undergraduate students must be:

• First-generation and limited-income, or
• From a group underrepresented in graduate school (as determined by the U.S. Department of Education)

For more information or to submit an application, contact McNair@se.edu.

Academic Tutoring for Students

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in conjunction with Student Support Services, provides free tutoring to all students. Tutoring is provided in group or individual sessions, as resources are available. To request face-to-face tutoring, contact the Tutor Coordinator, Student Support Services, GDJ Student Union, Suite 204. Free online tutoring (Tutor.com) is available through the SE website under Current Students — SE students can log on with their SE email usernames and passwords.