TRiO Student Support Services

At NSU, TRIO Student Support Services is here to help first-generation students, those from modest-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities thrive in college and beyond. Our goal? To guide you all the way to your degree—within four to six years—by equipping you with the tools to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Academic Counseling/Advising

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Academic Resources (calculators, laptops, scantrons)

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Appeals ( financial aid, cancellations/resignations, retroactive cancellation/withdrawal)

Career Counseling

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Cultural Enrichment Trips

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Financial Literacy Education

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FAFSA Application Assistance

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Graduate School Admissions Assistance

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Grants

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Peer Mentoring

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Study Skills Courses (ACSK 1010, ACSK 1020, IDS 2000, OR 1030

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TRIOFit Health Initiative

Tutoring

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Mentoring & Tutoring

Whether you're tackling tough coursework or just need help staying on track, NSU’s tutoring and mentoring services are here to lift you up. Our peer tutors and mentors are trained to guide you through challenging subjects, boost your study skills, and keep you motivated along the way.

The Peer Mentoring Program is designed to assist incoming SSS students with their adjustment to college, time management, and computer literacy skills. The peer Mentors also form an important link between students and NSU, helping students utilize the many resources available from other campus programs.

If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor, please contact the TRIO SSS offices at (318) 357-5901.

Student Support Services offers tutoring in all core classes and most upper level courses. TRiO Student Support Services offers both virtual as well as socially distanced in-person tutoring Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment please visit the computer lab in room 243 B of Kyser Hall, email our main email at triosss@nsula.edu or call 318-357-5901.

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