Grant Aid and Scholarships

TRIO(SSS) - Grant Assistance Program

Also referred to as “Grant Aid”

Grant Aid is financial assistance that TRIO(SSS) offers to qualified participants once a year.  

In order to qualify, you must:

• 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       
• Have Freshmen or Sophomore standing (59 units and below) 
• Juniors and Seniors do not qualify (60 units+) 

Scholarship Resources

1. Scholarship Guides

• College Guide for Indigenous Students
  • A guide to financial aid and documenting tribal status
  • An expert interview on the scholarship application process
  • A comprehensive list of scholarships and grants for Indigenous students
  • Details on Indigenous Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges, with accompanying scholarship information 

2. Scholarship Aggregators

Below are some helpful websites where you can search for different available scholarships:

• SJSU Scholarships
  • Useful for: All SJSU Students
    Types of Aid: Scholarships, Grants, and more
• Niche.com
  • Useful for: All students (HS, college, etc.)
  • Types of Aid: Scholarships
• Unigo.com
  • Useful for: All college students
  • Types of Aid: Scholarships
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
  • Useful for: Bay Area (Silicon Valley) college students
  • Types of Aid: Scholarships and Grants

3. Individual Scholarships