Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI) and Native American Student Success Programs (NASS):
The goal of Morris NASS is to increase the educational attainment of American Indian students by eliminating college achievement gaps. Grounded in student development theory, research, and lessons learned from campus pilot projects, it includes expanded summer bridge programming, college success coaching, peer mentoring, a residential living community, Anishinaabeg and Dakota language revitalization efforts, and a residency program that will bring to campus Native American elders, scholars, activists, and artists.
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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a U.S. Department of Education-supported program that promotes academic success. It serves students who are first-generation in college, students who are income eligible, and students with a documented disability. TRIO SSS provides a variety of free services, including academic support, financial wellness education, FAFSA and scholarship assistance, career and graduate school exploration, peer mentoring, and cohort-building programming. The TRIO SSS program removes institutional and cultural barriers, fosters a climate that values the social and cultural capital of our students, and improves retention to graduation.