TRIO Scholars Program

The purpose of the TRIO Scholars Program is to help students realize their full potential in relation to their academic pursuits at Indiana Wesleyan University. Benefits to TRIO Scholars include academic and cultural enrichment, disability services, mentoring, personal counseling, tutorial support, and the opportunity to apply for grant aid.

Eligibility for the TRIO Scholars Program requires an IWU student be identified as one of three populations:

• First generation - neither parent has received a 4-year college degree;
• Low income - family income may be found in the Low-Income Levels published yearly by the Dept. of Education; Click here to see the low-income chart.


• Disabled individuals - you have a documented physical or learning disability.

If you meet one or more of these criteria and are interested in making application, click on Forms and select TRIO Scholars Application, or contact The Aldersgate Center (Student Center 220 or call 765-677-2257).

The Higher Education Act of 1965 was enacted to assist students in their pursuit of college degrees. Title IV of this act created three distinctive programs, coined “TRIO” programs, to assist in removing invisible barriers for individuals in these populations.

Academic Enrichment

The main focus of the TRIO Scholars Program at Indiana Wesleyan University is to help you succeed in your academic studies. We suggest you browse through these links for academic resources and make an appointment to talk in depth about problem areas.

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Tutoring

The TRIO Scholars Program offers tutoring through individual sessions, pending tutor availability, for any course you request. To obtain a tutor, complete a Tutor Request Form. Further explanation is found below at the link for Tutorial Assistance.

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