Alumni

Once in TRIO, always in TRIO. Our advisors can always help with anything you need even after you exit the TRIO UB program. On this page, you find a plethora of resources to help you on your journey after high school, and always reach out to when you have any questions, or need someone to talk to.

Annually we will host an Alumni Meet and Greet for students and advisors to reconnect. Please be sure to update our TRIO staff with your most current email and phone number to be contacted about this memorable event. Please find relevant information about our Alumni Meet and Greets here.

1. Job Search

2. FAFSA & FSA ID Info

3. Scholarships

4. Transferring Credits

5. Community Resources

Job Search

So you have your degree, now what? Many of you will have a job while attending college, and many of you will be looking for careers as you graduate. There are many ways you can prepare for the interview and job application process to get familiar, comfortable, and confident in yourself!

Indeed

USA Jobs- Federal Gov’t Job site

MN State Job Site

SCSU EdPost- Positions in Education

K12 Job Spot- Education

Monster Job Search

Linkedin

FAFSA & FSA ID Info

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1st every year* and students will need to complete/submit the application to be considered for financial aid (grants and federal student loans).

To get started, create a FSA ID. This will be your lifetime username and password to complete the FAFSA. If you ever forget your username and password, you can reset it with your phone number, email, or challenge questions.

MN Dept. of Education FAFSA Resources

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for students. Be sure to check with employers, school counselors/career centers, local businesses, etc. to see if they have anything to offer. Also, check your colleges website for additional scholarship applications! Remember you can keep applying for scholarships even once you are enrolled in college! The following links are great places to search for free money for college:

• FastWeb

• RaiseMe

• Going Merry

• College Greenlight

• NCAA Scholarships (athletics)

Transferring Credits

Have you taken or considering taking College in the Schools (CIS) or PSEO courses and wondering whether they transfer? A great tool to help get you started is Transferology. You can create a free account and look up available transfer statuses for some schools.

Transferology Website

Community Resources

We partner with a local organization called Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS). CMJTS is a nonprofit employment and training agency and a proud partner in the Minnesota CareerForce System. Workforce excellence is CENTRAL in all they do. They provide awesome resources and opportunities for all members of your family who may need assistance.