Two federally-funded Student Support Services programs are housed in Bowman Hall at UW-Stout helping undergraduate first-generation college students (neither parent earning a four-year degree) or students who are receiving PELL grants through federal financial aid or students who have a documented disability. Many times we just refer to ourselves as ASPIRE! We encourage you to 'click around' to learn more and find ways to create the best chance for college success.
Student Support Services-ASPIRE is a Federally Funded TRIO Program through the U.S. Department of Education. The program is designed to:
- Assist students and enhance campus climate, thereby improving retention and graduation of first-generation college students and students receiving PELL grants through financial aid or students with disabilities
- Enable students to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the college setting and become connected to ensure success
- Provide opportunities for students to enhance their academic and personal development; to participate in leadership and cultural experiences
- Deliver services with quality and commitment from experienced staff
Mission
Student Support Services (ASPIRE and Disability Services) assists students and improves campus climate in order to increase the retention and graduation of first-generation college students and student receiving Pell grants through financial aid or students having disabilities. Students will persist and complete their educational programs and enhance their likelihood of entering into a graduate or professional school through quality services provided by committed staff.
TRIO Programs - U.S. Department of Education
TRIO is Educational Opportunity for Low-Income and Disabled Americans.
Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.
In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially just three programs). While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.
Link: TRIO Programs - About TRIO, At a glance, History (COE website).
Link: U.S. Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Ed (SSS).
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Programs at a Glance
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Talking Points
Link: History
UW-Stout's Commitment to Student Success and Educational Advancement
UW-Stout has received official notification from the US Department of Education that both grants are funded for another four-year cycle. This a great opportunity and a reflection of the hard work the staff and University provides to our students. Students are able to access quality and impact services to improve their success in college. We are grateful for the effort everyone puts into the program and our students – to make them successful and confident students. Congratulations to all!
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The 2006-07 (Sept 1, 2006- Aug 31, 2007) Student Support Services – ASPIRE award is for $296,849.
- The 2006-07 (Sept 1, 2006– Aug 31, 2007) Student Support Services – Disability award is for $235,689.
Understanding the Politics and Involvement in the Educational Progress
Link: Political Updates: Senate
Link: College Student Vote