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*This program operates on a five-year grant cycle*

Last Competition:  FY 2020  Applications Available: December 17, 2019  Deadline for Transmitting Applications: January 27, 2020

                - Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2020:   PDF  (291K)

The  FY 2020 Student Support Services application package can be found on Grants.gov .

FY 2020 SSS Application: Please click the Grants.gov link above to access the SSS application.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.  Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section.

FY 2020 SSS technical assistance pre-application workshops will be conducted at the following sites: Contact the program office for follow-up information about the workshops.

FY 2020 Pre-Application Workshop Slides:	 PDF(665K)
**Pre-Application Technical Assistance  Workshops for Student Support Services**

The U.S. Department of Education  is announcing the following Pre-Application Technical Assistance Workshops for  the Fiscal Year 2020 Student Support Services (SSS) Program competition. The  workshops will share information regarding SSS program requirements, the  application submission process and address any questions regarding the  competition.   If you are registering for one of  the on-site workshops or one of the webinars, please click here, to  fill out the registration form.

The hotels will reserve several  rooms at the Government rate for attendees on a first come basis. On-site registration  at the workshops will begin at 8:00 am.   The workshops will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 1:00 pm.
**ON-SITE WORKSHOPS**
**December 3, 2019**

 Dallas, Texas  Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center  7050 N.  Stemmons Freeway  Dallas, TX 75247 

Seattle, Washington  Hilton Seattle Airport and  Conference Center  17620 International BlvdSeattle, WA 98188

St. Louis, Missouri  Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis  Airport  4450 Evans Place  St. Louis, MO 63134

**December 5, 2019**

Los Angeles, California  Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles  6101 West Century Blvd  Los, Angeles, CA 90045

Miami, Florida  Doubletree Miami Airport  711 N.W. 72 Avenue Miami, FL 33126

New Orleans, Louisiana  Crowne Plaza New Orleans  739 Canal St. @ BourbonNew Orleans, LA 70130 

**December 9, 2019**

Washington, District of Columbia  Key Bridge Marriott  1401 Lee Highway  Arlington, VA 22209

**Webinars**

**Dec 11, 12 and 16**

Contact the program office for follow-up information about the  workshops. 
Application Contacts
Lavelle Wright, (202) 453-7739
U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Program400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Mail Stop LBJ-268-02Washington, DC 20202 E-mail: OPE_TRIO@ed.gov

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