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TRIO Student Support Services

Through Undergrad & Beyond

Sometimes your education won't just stop with a bachelor's, and a career path requires more than a 4-year degree. Navigating graduate school can be just as confusing as undergrad, if not more so.

To that end, we created this page to help active TRIO scholars and TRIO alumni begin their journey to a graduate, professional, or doctoral program. While the TRIO program can only directly serve students while they're enrolled in their first 4-year degree program, we encourage both active TRIO participants and alumni to reach out to their TRIO advisors if they're considering applying to graduate school.

Graduating seniors and recently graduated alumni (within past 2 years) are also encouraged to contact the Office for Experiential Learning & Career Services. They assist students with graduate/professional school planning, researching and selecting graduate programs to apply to, and crafting applications and essays.

Test & Application Preparation

  • A Quick Note

    Not all programs still require graduate admissions tests. 

    You should research the specific graduate programs you are applying to. Make note of whether or not the programs accepts the test; if the test is recommended or required; and, if possible, what scores you should be aiming for. 

    Also take note that the GRE has two options: one for a General Test, and one for a Subject Test. You should look at the graduate program's requirements or contact their Admissions Office to see which tests you should register for.

    Test Preparation Resources

    •  Huge YouTube playlist of 1-hour tutoring sessions from Manhattan Test Prep.
    •  Divided into two separate sections. Lists online websites and practice tests students can access for free. 
    •  Free directed study planner from the test administration company.

    •  Automatically available to students who receive a GRE Fee Voucher.
      • Includes 3 textbooks, 2 practice tests and online writing practice
      • TRIO SSS students are automatically eligible for Fee Vouchers that reduce the cost of the test by $100
      • Contact a TRIO staff member for assistance obtaining the voucher
    • GRE Math Review: Free PDF directly from ETS, covering quantitative review w/examples
    •  Low-cost test prep ranging from $8 to $10 monthly. Self-paced content. Offers lectures, practice questions, and practice tests for all sections of the GRE
    •  Recommended by ETS specifically for the Quant portion of the exam. Lists specific math units for students to cover. Courses are free and self-paced.

    •  YouTube playlist of tutoring videos. Material has been updated for 2024 exam
    •  Free access offered to official preparation materials is available to students through their LSAC accounts
    • LSAT Preparation Course (老虎机攻略): 3-credit class offered annually
    • LSAT Textbooks (TRIO): We currently have several LSAT prep books in our TRIO library.
      • Available to students who are actively enrolled in TRIO or to alumni in good standing 

    •  Includes free practice examples, sample tests, and lists of textbooks that contain concepts to review and study.
    •  Free, self-paced course.
    •  A collection of resources gathered by test-takers online.  

    Fee Waivers

    TRIO SSS students are eligible for a  You will need to contact a TRIO staff member for assistance with applying for the voucher. The fee waiver reduces the GRE exam price by $100. Speak with your TRIO advisor if the remaining cost of the test poses significant financial burden.

    Financial need-based fee waivers for the and the are also available. We encourage students and alumni who are interested in applying for a waiver to reach out to TRIO staff for assistance.

  • Disability Accommodations

    Testing companies are able to provide reasonable testing accommodations for candidates with documented disabilities or health-related needs. Students must apply to these accommodations separately.

    Students requiring testing accommodations should look at these pages before they register for their exams. You will need to gather appropriate supporting documentation of your disability, which may include submitting proof of previous testing accommodations you may have received, or having your doctor or another medical professional fill out forms confirming your medical needs.

    You must submit accommodations requests by their appropriate deadlines or risk having to postpone your testing date until the accommodation request has been approved. 

  • 老虎机攻略 Graduate School

    老虎机攻略 TRIO students who are applying to the 老虎机攻略 for graduate school are eligible for an application fee waiver directly from TRIO SSS

    • Contact your TRIO advisor to talk about acquiring a fee waiver
    • This fee waiver is only for graduate schools at the 老虎机攻略
    • Must be an active TRIO student to be eligible

    Students interested in pursuing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), or Masters of Accountancy (MAcct) at 老虎机攻略's Graduate School of Business can request an application fee waiver here.

    Fee Waivers Elsewhere

    Many graduate programs will offer application fee waivers for applicants who meet certain criteria. This criteria is different for every graduate school, but common qualifiers are:

    • Considered federally low-income
      • Having received a GRE fee waiver may be an alternative criteria
      • TRIO SSS students are eligible to receive GRE fee waivers due to their participation in the program
    • Previous participation in programs serving low-income students (e.g., TRIO)
    • Completed public service terms (e.g., AmeriCorps, PeaceCorps, Teach for America)
    • Being a recipient of certain prestigious scholarships (e.g., Fulbright, Truman, Goldwater)

    It is worth researching which schools provide them, and if you qualify based on their guidelines.

    Additionally, graduate programs will sometimes give out application fee waivers to students who attend graduate admissions/program fairs. This includes in-person fairs, as well as virtual fairs.

    The current average for a single graduate school application is ~$78. If you're applying to multiple schools, this can become quite expensive very quickly!

    You can typically find information about fee waivers and how to qualify for them on the graduate program's Admissions page, or on their Funding pages.

    If you cannot find it, you should reach out to the program's Admissions Office for further details.

Funding for Master's and Professional Degrees

It is important to understand that funding for graduate school works differently than it does for undergraduate degrees. 

Unlike with your bachelor's, you will not qualify for free grant aid from FAFSA (e.g., Pell Grants, FSEOG). That aid is reserved solely for students working toward their first associate's degree or bachelor's degree. Students applying to graduate school can still file a FAFSA, but FAFSA will only provide graduate students with loan options and work-study funds. 

For students looking at master's degrees and/or professional degree programs, most of the funding for those programs comes from external fellowships or out-of-pocket. External fellowships for master's degrees are often incredibly competitive, so it's important to research these opportunities ahead of time. 

Interested in getting your graduate degree abroad? Check out the opportunities on the Study Abroad: TRIO Graduating Seniors & Alumni page.

Funding Opportunities & Resources

  • ELCS' Statement of Purpose Tips: List of tips and advice for writing a Statement of Purpose/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement for graduate school applications

    • Are you a graduating senior, or have you graduated from 老虎机攻略 within the past 2 years? Contact ELCS for free assistance with planning and applying to graduate school!

    Google doc compiled by graduate students online. Includes software, analysis, note taking, citations & references, etc.

    Multiple educational resources available on grant and fellowship proposal writing, separated by types of institutions/opportunities

    : Provides multiple helpful articles and resources, covering the admissions tests, writing resources, job resources, and more!

    : Excellent resource for finding funding and figuring out how graduate funding works. Good articles to consult include:

    • ProFellow also has a , where you can search through over 2,800 different fellowships for either PhD or master's programs
      • Reading ProFellow's articles does not require an account, but using the Funding Database does
      • Accounts on ProFellow are free to set up

     Has a great page of graduate school resources specifically for TRIO students. Page features a FAQ, graduate program comparison sheets, and applications trackers

  • : For female students who are preparing to advance or change their careers, or re-enter the workforce. Must be pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in the fields of education, health & medicine, STEM, and/or social sciences. This unique grant is available to both part-time and full-time students, and supports women enrolling in a second bachelor's, first master's, or certification program, or a specialized training program in preferred fields. Awards up to $20,000 for degree programs and $8,000 for non-degree/certificate programs.

    • Must identify as a woman
    • Must have earned a bachelor's on or before June 30, seven years before the application year
      • For 2024: On or before June 30, 2017
    • Must be pursuing an eligible field
      • Students interested in advanced degrees in Architecture, Business Administration, Computer/Information Science, Engineering, Law, Mathematics/Statistics, and Medicine should check out the  
    • Applications open in mid-September, due in mid-November every year

     For American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing graduate and professional degrees full-time at an accredited institution. Students agree to a service payback program: one year of post-graduation service for every year the scholarship funded their graduate or professional education.

     Provides financial assistance and professional development opportunities to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are pursuing graduate studies. Fellows are provided with internships and a range of financial aid options, including tuition reduction, full scholarships, or assistantships. 

    • Must be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) who completed the full two-year tour of service, or are otherwise given "completion of service" (COS) status
      • PCVs who are medically separated or who are given "interrupted service" status due to circumstances beyond their control are also eligible
    • Interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer? Contact Kevin Hood at the Office for Experiential Learning & Career Services!
    • handle applications for the fellowships, not the Peace Corps itself. RPCVs will need to provide a signed copy of their Description of SErvice (DOS)
      • Many partner schools give additional funding to Coverdell Fellows
      • Application deadlines vary based on institution

    Open to students pursuing all types of post-secondary education, including graduate programs. This foundation provides multiple different scholarship opportunities every year to LGBTQ+ students and allies pursuing education in the face of adversity.

    • Must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington
    • Must be actively enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary education program
    • Additional eligibility for individual scholarships varies
    • Application opens mid-October and closes early January every year

    For students pursuing a full-time Master's or JD program who are driven to change society through their experiences, achievements, and career ambitions. Supports up to $50,000/year for two years of study.

    • Must be starting their first year of graduate studies during the cohort year they apply to
      • Ex. apply for the 2025 scholarship in 2024, planning to attend grad school in Fall 2025/Spring 2026
    • Must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5
    • Must be applying to pursue an eligible 2-year graduate program
      • JD | MBA | MD | MPA | MPH | MPP | MS/MA in social sciences or STEM
    • Applications open in February every year

     Provides financial support for women who are pursuing master's or professional degrees in programs and fields where women's representation has been traditionally low. Selected fellows receive a stipend of $20,000 for two years.

    • Eligible fields of study: Architecture (M.Arch) | Computer/Information Science (MS) | Engineering (ME or MS) | Mathematics/Statistics (MS) | Business Administration (MBA) | Law (JD) | Medicine (MD, DO)
    • Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution
    • Must be pursuing first master's or professional degree
    • Preference given to first-generation students; applicants from or leading single parent households; and applicants who have resided in the Southern US
      • Applicants who do not/have not resided in the South are still welcome to apply
    • Applications typically open from mid-September to mid-November

    : The Knights-Hennessy Scholars Program is a multidisciplinary fellowship offered to students who are simultaneously applying, or have already been accepted to, Stanford graduate degree programs as full-time students. 

    • Must be a graduating college senior or have graduated within the past 7 years at time of application
    • Cannot be applying to the Honors Cooperative, Master of Liberal Arts, Doctor of Science of Law (JSD) or Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Programs
    • Applications open in June, due October every year (for Knights-Hennessy only)

  • Offers opportunities both full-time Master's in Social Work students and Doctoral Social Work students who are committed to working in mental health and/or substance use disorder delivery to racial/ethnic minority populations.

    • Applications open in the Spring every year

     Provides generous tuition support to American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing master's or doctoral degree programs in an eligible medical field. Students must provide a minimum of 2 years of service at an approved site upon completing their graduate degree.

    • Must be applying or accepted to an eligible graduate degree program
      • Masters: Nurse Midwife | Nurse Practitioner | Occupational Therapy | Physician Assistant | Social Work (LCSW)
      • Doctoral: Clinical Psychology | Dentistry | Nurse Anesthetist | Nurse Practitioner (DNP) | Optometry | Pharmacy | Physician (Allopathy or Osteopathy) | Physical Therapy | Podiatry
    • Interested Montana students should contact the
    • Applications open mid-December, due in February every year

     Open to Native Hawaiian students who are dedicated to serving the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities. Scholarship recipients are obligated to serve full-time in medically underserved areas in Hawai'i for two to four years, depending on the length of scholarship support.

    • Must have Native Hawaiian ancestry
    • Must be pursuing an eligible graduate degree program
      • Dietetics/Nutrition (MSDD) | Nursing (MSN) | Physician (MD) |
        Physician Assistant (MSPA) | Social Work (MSW)
    • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (graduate students)
    • Applications open early February, due mid-March every year

     Open to graduating college seniors who are applying or have been accepted for enrollment to graduate degree programs in medicine or pharmacy. One-time award, non-renewable. Provides up to $10,000 in tuition support.

    • Applications open early May, due early August every year

  • The Bryce Harlow Foundation provides $9,000 to highly motivated students pursuing careers in professional advocacy through government relations and lobbying. This unique fellowship is for students who work full-time while pursuing a graduate degree part-time. 

    • Must be pursuing an eligible graduate degree program
      • Public Policy | Law | Business | Other related fields
    • Must be accepted for admission to a program at an
    • Must demonstrate financial need
    • Applications open in January every year

    For students pursuing their master's in education, and who embody the spirit of commitment to furthering opportunities for all students. Awards $15,000.

    • Must be enrolled or enrolling in a master's program in education during the application year
    • Must demonstrate financial need
    • Deadline: Opens early February, due mid-March every year

  • Provides generous financial support for students seeking to get a master's and/or doctoral degree in Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Archaeology, or a related discipline. Awards amount to $42,000 per year. Recipients can receive support for up to 2 years (master's applicants) or up to 4 years (doctoral applicants).

    • Must maintain full-time student status
    • Must pursue or intend to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in one of the 3 fields mentioned above, or a related ocean and/or costal field
      • These related fields can include: Ocean/Costal Engineering; Social Science; Marine Education; Marine Stewardship; Cultural Anthropology; and Resource Management disciplines.
    • Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30
    • Pre-Application period opens in late September, due in late October every year
    • Application period (for selected pre-applicants) opens in mid-December, due in mid-February every year

    Aims to recognize and support outstanding, aspiring STEM graduate students, particularly those who come from underrepresented and underserved communities. Recipients are awarded annual stipends of $37,000 for 3 years.

    • Open to graduating seniors and graduated alumni who are applying for full-time enrollment in a research-based master's or doctoral degree in a STEM field, or in STEM education
      • Open to current graduate students who have completed no more than 1 academic year in a graduate degree program
    • Application deadlines differ based on applicant's field
    • Applications open in June or July, due in mid-October

    For U.S. citizens or citizens of other eligible countries who are enrolling in a Master's or PhD program in STEM. Applicants who are not already in a graduate degree program must have already applied to or be in the process of applying to eligible STEM graduate programs. Healthcare degree programs are ineligible for this fellowship.

    • Applications usually open in early February, due in early April

     Supports graduate students from underrepresented populations who are pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in mathematics education or a STEM discipline. Awards $15,000.

    • Must be enrolled or enrolling in a master's or doctoral program during the application year
    • Must demonstrate financial need
    • Requires 2 letters of recommendation
    • Applications open in mid-January, due early March every year

     For students pursuing a degree in STEM. These fellowships are open to recent undergrads and aspiring graduate students, to mid-career professionals and retirees. Applicants who are selected for the fellowship are granted admission to a partner university, given generous financial support, and mentorship. In exchange, Fellows agree to teach in an urban or rural school district at the high school level upon graduation.

    • Must have majored or completed 30+ college-level credits in a STEM field
    • Must have a bachelor's degree by commencement of fellowship
    • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Two annual deadlines: late January, or mid-March

  • Fellowship & Scholarship Databases

    Note: While some of these databases are hosted on university websites, they list external fellowships applicable to all students, regardless of the institution they attend.

    • Requires student set up a (free) ProFellow account to use

Funding for PhD Programs

In contrast to master's and professional degrees, PhDs often receive internal funding from the graduate program they are accepted into. Some opportunities exist only for PhDs, however. We will create a section detailing some of those opportunities and add it to this page in the near future.