Thank you for your interest in our TRIO Student Support Services Program! 

If you are seeking a first associate degree and/or certificate, please continue the application process. If you already have an associate degree or higher, please stop here. 

Complete this application as thoroughly as possible. You cannot save and restart this application. You may want to review the included items, take some time to make notes and gather the required documents, and then return to submit your application. 

If you are unsure of how to answer a question, or do not have documents ready to upload, still submit the application and we will reach out to you to complete the application process. 

If you have any questions, you may call our office at 715-634-4790 ext. 119 or 131, or you may email us at trio@lco.edu. 
General Information About You
Last Name *
First Name: *
Middle Name:
Date of Birth: *
Gender *
Describe your primary reason for applying: *
Address: *
Address 2:
City: *
State: *
Zip Code: *
Cell Phone Number:
Personal Email Address: *
Ethnicity
Ethnicity: Hispanic (If Hispanic is checked, you must check one or more under the RACE category) *
American Indian or Alaskan Native *
Asian *
White *
Black or African American *
Hawaiian or other Native to Pacific Island *
Citizenship
Citizenship Status *

Education
Highest Grade Completed in High School *
Did you graduate? *
Did you obtain any of the following? *
Date of H.S. Diploma or GED/HSED *
What is your college major? *
What are your career goals? *
Part 1. Income Verification

Click the link below to get the most recent Current Year Low Income Levels (Effective January 11, 2024 until further notice)

Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels

Income Verification:  Dependent students (up to age 24) need to use their parent's income amounts.  

For further clarification on Independent vs Dependent, please click on the link below.

https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-dependency.pdf
I certify that I did not file taxes in 2021. I verify that I am of low-income, based on federal income levels in the link above. *
Number of family/household members reported for *taxable income purposes in 2021 *
Family Income Range: *

(*Taxable income is listed on line 6 of form 1040EZ, line 27 of form 1040A, and line 43 of form 1040)
Most Recent IRS 1040
FAFSA ISIR
2021 W2 Upload
Part 2. First Generation Verification

(1) A student neither of whose natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate degree; (2) A student who, prior to the age of 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one parent and whose supporting parent did not receive a baccalaureate degree; or (3) An individual who, prior to the age of 18, did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or an adoptive parent. 
Mother's Educational Level: *
Father's Educational Level: *
Which parent did you regularly reside with and receive support from during your childhood, prior to the age of 18? *
Part 3. Disabilities Verification
Do you have any documented physical and/or learning disabilities?
If yes, are you interested in contacting the Disabilities Accommodations Coordinator (DAC) for further information?
Please describe the nature of your disability and/or your special learning needs:
Part 4. Services Needed
Please indicate services you would like to receive from the TRIO/SSS Program (check all that apply):
Academic Advising
Tutoring Assistance
Financial Aid Assistance
Career Exploration
College Major Exploration
Assistance with Transfer Planning
Financial Literacy (ex. how to budget your money)
Other
Part 5. Characteristics (You must click on link and complete before you move on)
Part 6. Participant Agreement & Release of Information
As a participant in the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program, I am committed to my education. To gain the full benefits of the program, I will make a commitment to my academic goals and assistance provided. I also understand the TRIO SSS staff will review data from my application and interviews to assist in assessing my academic and career planning needs. All information used will be kept confidential. 

I authorize the SSS Program to obtain, copy, review, and discuss records including:

  • High school transcripts
  • Course registration for each semester
  • Transcripts from other colleges
  • Academic progress
  • Financial aid records
  • Final grades and transcripts
  • Disability documentation
Terms of Submission:
I understand the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University reserves the right to admit or deny any student enrollment in the TRIO SSS Program. Completion of the application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. I also certify, by submitting this application, that all of the information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to provide documentation upon request to verify the information reported. 
By checking here, I OPT OUT of receiving text messages from TRIO
Sign and Submit (the submit button is located at the bottom of the page)
Applicant Signature *
Please select a signature verification type.
SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education
This section to be completed by TRIO staff
Success Coach Signature and Date
Director Signature and Date