Who Can
Participate?
Summer Bridge program participants
must first qualify and be accepted
into TRiO SSS. As described by
Federal guidelines, eligibility
requirements are one or more of the
following:
First Generation Student
Neither of your parents earned a
four-year baccalaureate degree.
Meet Federal Financial Guidelines
Family income falls within the
limits set by the U.S. Department of Education.
Have a Documented Disability
Any diagnosed impairment that
affects the educational experience.
Lourdes University
TRiO Student
Support Services
TRiO is a federally funded program
sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Education that identifies promising students
and prepares them for college level work.
TRiO specifically serves students who
are first generation, low-income, and/or
disabled. Studies have shown that students
are more likely to achieve academic
success when provided additional support
services.
The program provides information about
career and financial aid opportunities,
offers academic assistance, such as tutoring,
mentoring, and supplemental instruction,
and provides the opportunity for cultural
enrichment and community service.
Don’t miss this opportunity.
Apply Now!
Teddi Moorman, Director
tmoorman@lourdes.edu
419-824-3837
TRiO LEADERS
Summer
Bridge
PROGRAM
August 16-20, 2015
Deadline to apply:
Friday, July 3, 2015
Building Your
Foundation for Success
www.lourdes.edu/triobridge
Start your University experience
with a solid foundation. Begin your
semester with friends and confidence
after making important connections
with TRiO staff, mentors, fellow
incoming freshmen, and University
and community resources.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis
www.lourdes.edu/TRiO
Choices
that
Build Me
Program
Purpose
 Immerse students in the TRiO SSS program
 Assist students in making connections to additional supportive campus
resources
 Help students better understand faculty expectations and university culture
What is Summer
Bridge?
A program that will select 15 incoming
freshmen to join the TRiO SSS Program four
days prior to New Student Orientation.
Benefits to YOU:
Transition more smoothly to college life
Understand the requirements and benefits of being a TRiO SSS member
Identify your learning style and strategies for how you learn best
Summer Bridge students will move on
campus Sunday, August 16, 2015 and
spend the following four days attending
informational and academic workshops,
participating in teamwork and leadership
activities, exploring campus and local
community resources, engaging in social
events and participating in a community
service project.
Learn essential study skills: test taking strategies, time management, and stress reduction
Summer Bridge is designed to help ease the
transition for new students to all aspects
of college life. Students must meet the
requirements for the TRiO SSS program and
be Pell eligible to participate. The program is
free of charge to accepted members.
Become familiar with technology and computer resources: email, research databases, Web for Students
Learn what instructors expect: classroom conduct, course syllabi, Sakai
Understand college writing skills, including APA and MLA formatting styles
Understand the Financial Aid process and concepts of Financial Literacy Education
Get to know TRiO staff and become familiar with University and community resources
Connect with a peer mentor to help guide you through the program and
college life
Become eligible for the TRiO Federal Grant Aid Scholarship during fall semester for students
who receive the
Pell Grant
For disability-related
accommodations,
please contact the
Office of
Accessibility
Services
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
oas@lourdes.edu
419-824-3523