Welcome to TRIO Mānoa!
Our Mission
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) originated with other TRIO programs in the Higher Education Act of 1965 and has been present on the Mānoa campus since 1970. Its mission is to increase the graduation and retention of first-generation college students and those with high financial need. Our office, TRIO Mānoa, is a SEED department in the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
APPLY NOW!
***Update (01/13/2025): TRIO Mānoa is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2025 semester. Students may apply, but please note there may be delays in follow-up emails and scheduling intake appointments.***
Our Application for the 2024-2025 school year is open!
Select the button below to access it. Please be sure to use your UH Email when applying.
Visit our How to Apply page for eligibility criteria & the application process.
Virtual Hours
Monday - Friday*
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
And by appointment
Spring office hours*
Monday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM**
**Closed early for Staff Training
*Closed weekends and state & federal holidays
last updated: Jan 2025
trio.manoa@hawaii.edu
(808) 956-8402
@trio.manoa
Krauss 114
Book advising appointments, and reserve computers and study stations all on STAR Balance!
- Students must be accepted to TRIO Manoa to schedule an appt and reserve resources
- Under Academic Advising, select TRIO Manoa
- OR under Tutoring, Tech & Learning Centers, select TRIO Manoa Computer Lab or TRIO Manoa Study Room
HEAR WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
“I joined TRIO during my first semester. My transition from high school to college wasn’t the smoothest, but TRIO has helped me every step of the way, both financially and academically. I’m so grateful to be a part of the TRIO community! Thank you for all of your support.”
Shayna
Marketing Major
“When I first entered university, I was unsure of where I could access resources on campus. But after joining TRIO, I was led to ones that could help me financially and academically. I was also hesitant about making risky financial decisions, like taking summer school. But after finding out through TRIO that there were many options for scholarships and aid on campus that would help me pay for them, I was more confident about my decisions.”
Kim
Computer Science Major
“TRIO gave me confidence to just try and see how it goes. I’m not the most confident person, so there have been a lot of instances where I don’t apply to a lot of opportunities in fear of failure. They have given me the final push to just try and I’ve grown as a person, have had a lot of success, and completed many projects in my time in college.”
Angel 
Digital Cinema and Philippine Language and Culture Major, Second Language Teaching Minor.
“I remember it being my first day on campus and I was ecstatic about being in college, but I was hit with the reality that I really did not know what I was doing and where to go. TRIO was one of the first programs I sought out for guidance and they instantly helped me find my way through school and discover scholarships to help me with the financial burdens I would be facing. The program also created a safe space for me to learn more about my career choices and how to seek out the rest of my college years. This program allowed me to be vulnerable and it crafted me into the student I am today.”
Marty 
Psychology and Sociology Major
“TRIO has been an excellent source of financial and academic resources in my college journey. The advisors at TRIO Manoa are always willing to help with whatever financial-aid or academic questions I have. Through TRIO, I was able to apply to many scholarships I was not aware existed and they have helped significantly reduce the financial burden that comes with attending college. I highly recommend TRIO to any student who qualifies. P.S. The affordable snacks at TRIO are a huge plus.”
Gabriel Computer Science Major