Professors Janet Zupan and Tammy Freimund teach this two-credit study skills course which helps students prepare for college learning.  While enrolled in C&I 160 and after successful completion of the course, TRIO SSS students have access to all other TRIO services. C&I 160 course content includes note taking tips, test taking strategies, reading textbooks efficiently and effectively, improving time management, and bolstering memory retention. Find out more about the TRIO SSS study skills course.

Using another person's expertise to achieve one's goals is a smart business strategy -- why not make it a smart study strategy, too?! Janet Zupan coordinates the TRIO SSS tutoring program. Janet trains outstanding UM students as tutors to help with 100 and 200 level math courses for up to three hours per week. Find out how tutoring can be your most effective study tool.

Darlene Samson coordinates the many TRIO SSS career advising tools, including use of the SIGI Career Database Computer, self-assessment testing, and one-on-one career search advising. Find out more about TRIO SSS career advising.

Applying for, accepting, and receiving financial aid can be confusing. TRIO SSS staff can guide you through the process and offer suggestions for different sources of aid. Find out more about Financial Aid.

In coordination with American Indian Student Services, TRIO Student Support Services coordinates academic and social activities which match a new Native student with a peer Native student who's "been around the block" at UM. Find out more about the AISS and TRIO SSS American Indian Peer Mentor Program.