Apply for TRIO SES & STEM

Application Timeline

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester. The application review process begins in June and notifications of eligibility will be emailed starting in July 2025.

Prepare Documents

Before you start, please make sure you have the following ready.

  • KU Online ID (e.g. j123h456) and login credentials
  • 7-digit KU Student ID
  • KU Address – or the address where you will be staying during the semester. If you do not know this yet, please use your preferred address for us to reach you.
  • Income verification – you can select one of the four options:
    • FAFSA on file with KU (You can give TRIO permission to access your FAFSA data);
    • Signed income tax return – digital copy to be uploaded with the application; or
    • If you are independent, a signed statement of your taxable income; or
    • If you are a dependent, the supplemental form verifying your parent/guardian taxable income for the previous tax year.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES

  • Application works best in Google Chrome

  • The application may time out if you have to pause to locate this information after you have started

Apply by mail or fax