  {"id":161,"date":"2022-03-08T20:58:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T20:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/programs-services\/trio\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2025-12-02T19:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:32:13","slug":"summer-bridge-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/programs-services\/trio\/summer-bridge-program\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIO Summer Bridge Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an admitted first-year student at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University, get a jump start on your college career by applying to the Summer Bridge Program as part of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). Earn three (3) college level credits in a supportive learning environment that counts towards graduation requirements. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to participate in academic seminars and workshops designed to familiarize you with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University and your new community both on and off campus with a great group of TRIO peers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be supported throughout the Summer Bridge Program with individual and group tutoring. To set you on the path for success as you prepare to start at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s, you can also take advantage of personalized academic, career and professional coaching during the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Requirements for the Summer Bridge Program<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for the Summer Bridge Program you must: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/programs-services\/trio\/\">Meet the qualifications and definitions<\/a> of a first-generation college student, individual with a disability or low-income individual. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be an admitted and enrolled (deposit submitted) first-year student (no transfer students; cannot have prior college experience) at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualify for federal financial aid and have a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status. <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.saintpeters.edu\/register\/?id=35f81957-4dc7-4c63-9d78-9beefe72d083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the TRIO SSS application<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about meeting the requirements or the documentation necessary to apply, please contact the TRIO SSS by phone (201) 761-6293 or email <a href=\"mailto:triosss@saintpeters.edu\">triosss@saintpeters.edu<\/a>.<\/span><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Learn More about the TRIO Summer Bridge Program<\/h3>\n<p>Read more about the TRIO Summer Bridge Programs by clicking the flyer below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/TRIO_SummerBridge-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-300x151.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer-120x61.png 120w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/253\/files\/2025\/12\/trio-thumb-summer.png 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are an admitted first-year student at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University, get a jump start on your college career by applying to the Summer Bridge Program as part of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). 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