Grant Aid

TRIO(SSS) - Grant Assistance Program

NOTE: This aid is STRICTLY given to students who are needed it. Any emails received about obtaining this grant WILL be DECLINED.

Our grant aid assistance program is available to support qualifying students who require financial aid to cover their educational costs. The aid amount varies and is very competitive. The specifics of this grant aid are covered in the restrictions section of this page. Please read carefully, and be aware that ONLY freshmen and sophomores are applicable. You CANNOT apply to this aid if you are above the sophomore status.

And to answer the question, yes transfer students are eligible, ONLY if they qualify as a sophomore or freshman. Please refer to your transcript to see if you are eligible. If you are really concerned about your eligibility then contact the SSS advising staff.

If you have not met with your counselor yet and want grant aid, then this is a good reminder to meet with them so they may help you assess your financial options, as well as your eligibility. And while you can email your counselor, it is much more constructive for you and them to meet with them in person or online about questions like this.

Restrictions

Grant Aid is financial assistance that TRIO(SSS) offers to qualified participants once a year. Spots are very limited, so only a small portion of our student base are able to receive assistance per year.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This finical assistance is ONLY available for freshman and sophomores, you are not elligble otherwise.

In Order to Qualify You Must:

  • Be a Freshman OR Sophmore enrolled at SJSU (59 units and below) 
  • Juniors and Seniors do not qualify (60 units+) 
  • Be a TRIO SSS student (McNair students aren't qualified but welcomed to apply to the TRIO SSS program!)
  • Maintain full-time student status during the semester (carrying 12 or more units)
  • Complete at least three counseling appointments per semester
  • Be eligible for the Pell Grant 
  • Have a semester GPA of 2.5 or higher