SAILS for Success
Navigate your college journey with success
We are a federally-funded TRiO Student Support Services program designed to help
students with disabilities navigate their college journey with confidence, graduate,
and achieve their dreams.
College Transition & Support
- Assistance with accommodations
- Identity-focused workshops & activities
- Neurodivergent support
Academic Support
- Academic & executive function coaching
- Academic advising
- Tutoring access
Financial Preparation
- Financial literacy and financial wellness education
- Assistance with the FAFSA & Scholarship searches/applications
Leadership, Community, & Belonging
- Access Scholars group
- Leadership retreat
- Service project opportunities
- Cultural enrichment workshops, excursions, and activities
Career Exploration & Preparation
- Career counseling & resources
- Job accommodation information
- Internship assistance
- Alumni panels
Graduate & Professional Programs
- Graduate school exploration
- Entrance exam preparation & accommodations access
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students with a documented disability who are registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources.
- Demonstrate academic need in at least two areas: high school preparation, admission test scores, GPA, academic standing, low grades, low course completion rates, gaps in educational experience, etc.
- Preference given to students who also meet federal low-income guidelines.
- Priority given to students who are alumni of other TRiO programs: Student Support Services, Talent Search/Project Discovery, Upward Bound, and GEAR UP.
To Learn More and start your journey, complete this and our staff will reach out to you.
Program Requirements
- Complete the SONAR assessment to identify goals and needs.
- Meet with TRIO-DSSS counselor to create a Student Development Plan.
- Attend a minimum of two appointments with assigned TRIO-DSSS counselor each semester.
- Engage in at least three hours of tutoring services each semester (this includes Academic Skills Consultations).
- Attend the TRIO Roundtable Forum.
- Complete Financial Literacy, Scholarship, and Financial Aid Canvas modules and attend a Financial Wellness Workshop.
- Participate in at least one SAILS for Success program activity or event each semester (cultural enrichment trip, service project, etc.).
- Participate in the annual SAILS Leadership Retreat.
- Access academic coaching, personal counseling, or pre-advising with TRIO-DSSS staff as needed.
