TRiO Student Support Services is a federal funded program that helps students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education. The goal of the program is to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions for eligible students. To be eligible you must have a demonstrated academic need and be one or more of the following: 1. first generation, 2. low income, or 3. have a documented disability

Academic need as demonstrated by one of the following:

• College entrance scores (COMPASS, ACT, GED).
• High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or lower in any area.
• No college attendance in the last five years.
• Limited English proficiency.
• Others as determined by TRiO Success Coach.

And at least one of the following:

• Be a first-generation student (neither parent is a four-year college graduate).
• Be low income as established by Federal guidelines.
• Be an individual with a documented disability.

Additionally, TRiO/SSS Program students must be:

• Accepted and enrolled in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or diploma.
• Able to complete a program of study within four years.
• A US citizen or eligible non-citizen.

Print a TRiO application.

As a member, these are the benefits of belonging to TRiO.

• You and your TRiO Success Coach will develop an Individual Success Plan.
• Access to intensive academic advising, personal counseling, and mentoring.
• Use of laptop computers and textbook lending programs.
• Assistance with transferring to four-year colleges.
• Benefit from personal assistance in applying for and managing financial aid.
• TRiO/SSS Program grant aid or scholarship funds (when available) for those that qualify.
• Opportunity to participate in career exploration and job shadowing.
• Opportunity to take part in special off-campus cultural activities, leadership activities, and campus visits with other TRiO/SSS students.
• Group workshops or individualized help.

TRiO SSS students at Fall Leadership Adventure.

TRiO SSS students at Summer Trip.

Special topics covered in TRiO/SSS Program workshops include:

• Study skills.
• Stress management.
• Leadership.
• Time management.
• Recognizing and developing your strengths.
• Money management.
• Developing a résumé.
• Scholarship essay writing.