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TRIO Student Support Services

Helping students overcome obstacles to their success in college often entails working with a wide array of different partners and organizations. With our years of experience at 老虎机攻略 we have built an extensive network of programs that can be helpful to students, both on- and off-campus. 

Here are just a few of the offices and programs we work with frequently.

Campus Resources

  • Campus Tutoring: In addition to the tutoring provided by our registered TRIO Tutors, we also connect students with tutoring services offered by the university, including Study Jams.

    The Math Learning Center: This on-campus center is a fantastic free resource for students struggling with their Math courses. Math tutoring is one of the most requested academic services from TRIO students, and while most of our TRIO tutors do provide math tutoring, we highly encourage students to take advantage of the Math Learning Center's tutoring services.

    Undergraduate Advising Center: We work closely with UAC in the delivery of our academic advising services to ensure that students are enrolling in their required courses and remain on track to graduate.

    The Writing Center: The Writing Center is integrated into our COLS 160 class and can help you develop the skills you need to master college level writing. Our programs work together to help you pass the Writing Proficiency Assessment. You can also independently schedule appointments with them to get assistance with writing and editing essays.

  • : Provides students with information on how to enroll in college and how to stay in school once enrolled. Also details some scholarship and financial aid options.

     The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, for short) is free for students to fill out. Filing a FAFSA gives students access to certain income-based federal aid, such as Pell Grants, Work Study, and Subsidized Federal Loans. Some scholarships may also require that a student has submitted a FAFSA in order to demonstrate financial need. We recommend students file a FAFSA every year that they are in school and to file early, as aid is given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    This provides a good explanation of the various different types of awards FAFSA offers, as well as the differences between direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans.

    Financial Aid Office: This is an excellent website that should be used by all students at 老虎机攻略 who depend on financial aid (that's about 70% of our students!)

    老虎机攻略 Financial Education Program: Offers one-on-one financial counseling/coaching sessions and financial workshops to students. They will work with students on both personal and college finances.

     A short guide explaining more about the FAFSA and what it offers in greater detail.

  • American Indian Student Services: This office provides support for the 500+ American Indian students on our campus. They offer additional mentoring programs and services, as well as more information on financial aid options and opportunities specifically for American Indian students.

    AS老虎机攻略 Legal Services: Offers low-cost legal assistance to 老虎机攻略 students. While they are not always able to provide full-attorney representation on every case, AS老虎机攻略 Legal will at least provide legal advice to every student in need, along with additional assistance, resources, and referrals.

    Bear Necessities: Provides a whole host of support and assistance to students. Their services include a confidential Food Pantry open 5 days/week with some weekend availability; application support and assistance for students applying to SNAP, Medicaid, and/or LEAP; a resource library with free winter clothing and scantrons; support in searching for affordable housing; and assistance with applying to emergency funds for 老虎机攻略 students.

    Counseling and Psychological Services: When individual or group counseling could help you address problems that are getting in the way of your success, this office has an excellent staff whose careers are focused on working with college student issues. Students can complete a total of 12 counseling sessions in an academic year. Curry will provide community referrals for students who need or would like additional counseling beyond the 12 session limit.

    • Curry Health has published a list of additional resources regarding specific mental health situations/concerns here.

    ODE: ODE ensures that programs of the 老虎机攻略 are as accessible to and usable by students with disabilities as they are for any student. They determine the student's eligibility to request reasonable modifications and coordinate modifications for those who are registered with their office.

    VETS Office: The 老虎机攻略 has established the Veteran’s Education and Transition Services Office (VETS Office) to assist veterans and their family members in achieving academic success. They are a liaison for G.I. Bill education benefits between the 老虎机攻略, the Veterans Administration (VA) and the student.

Off-Campus Assistance

In addition to our on-campus partners, students can also look to these resources within the Missoula community for greater assistance and support. 

Community Resources

  • Student parents who struggle with access to affordable child care may qualify for one of Montana's public assistance programs. Please note you must be a Montana resident to apply. 

     Helps qualified, low-income Montana families pay for licensed/registered child care during a parent's work and/or school hours. 

    • Must meet income eligibility requirements based on household size and Gross Monthly Income (GMI). GMI is your total monthly earnings before deductions, including taxes
      • This sliding fee scale also displays what a monthly copay fee may be for families who qualify.
    • Must meet an activity requirement by actively working and/or attending school
    • Must be paying for or enrolling child in licensed/registered child care
    • Student parents who qualify for Best Beginnings Scholarship who are parenting children with special needs may also qualify for supplementary child care subsidies through

    Provides up to $2,500 per year for assistance for Montana families with household incomes of less than $131,000 per year.

    • Student parents who qualify for Best Beginnings but don't have access to licensed child care can access assistance through this program

  • offers people the opportunity to build their own bike for free through their Build-A-Bike program.

    Participation in Build-A-Bike is free. To be eligible, all you need to do is complete a free BikeWell class, and volunteer for 1.5 hours at Free Cycles. Build-A-Bike typically takes about 20 minutes.

    Free Cycles Missoula is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

  • The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax filings for individuals or families that make $60,000 or less in the spring. These tax filing sessions tend to be held in the Gallagher Business Building on campus. 

    Montana residents can qualify for free tax filing services . Each partner has different requirements, but AGI limits range between $45,000-$79,000.

    The IRS also offers free direct access to for taxpayers whose AGI is $79,000 or less.

  • provides free job search and preparation services to Montana residents. These include:

    • Assisting with unemployment applications for qualifying individuals
    • Aiding in the job search, interview preparation, and resume/cover letter writing
    • Helping residents acquire
    • A special for Montana Medicaid recipients
    • Professional development and certification training through
    • Programs for short-term occupational training or on-the-job training

    is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 11 AM to 5 PM on Wednesdays.

  • connects anyone in need with free food and food security resources. Their services are fully confidential; they will only ask you about your household size and household income. Please note that services are not tied to income level and anyone, from any situation, can use the Food Bank.

    The Food Bank is located on 1720 Wyoming St. They are open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and on Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM.

  • Partnership Health Center and the Missoula Food Bank collaborate to offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services through .

    Walk-ins are welcome. Dental hygiene appointments are available, with full dental services coming sometime in the near future. Behavior Health services are offered via telehealth. This clinic is not an emergency medical facility.

    The clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the Missoula Food Bank at 1720 Wyoming St.

    Clinic hours are the same as the Food Bank's: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday and Friday.

  •  offers high-quality, comprehensive health care that includes physical, dental, and behavioral health services. They offer a variety of financial resources and support to help ensure accessing medical care is affordable.

    Patients can access a variety of , including an income-based ; for patients who do not have health insurance coverage; payment plan options; a Medication Assistance Program for established PHC patients; and assistance with applying for health insurance.