"Students in the TRiO Student Support Services program are more than twice as likely to remain in college than those students from similar backgrounds who did not participate in the program."
- Council for Opportunity in Education

Department of Education TRiO Website

What is the TRiO Student Support Services program?

The TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally funded grant program through the Department of Education. The goal of TRiO SSS is to improve the success rates of college students who qualify to participate in the program by providing a variety of support services.

Who is eligible to apply?

A student is eligible to participate in TRiO SSS if he/she is seeking an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) with plans to immediately complete a 4-year, bachelor's program and:

Meets one or more of criteria a, b, or c:

Is a first-generation college student (neither of the student's parents or guardians received a bachelor's degree)
comes from a limited income family (defined by Federal guidelines)
has a disability (must be documented with the Office of Disability Services at the College of Coastal Georgia)

Is a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Has an academic need for services

What services does TRiO offer?

The TRiO program offers a variety of free services to eligible participants, including:

Tutoring and academic assistance in most subjects
Mentoring and support from other successful College of Coastal Georgia students and faculty
TRiO scholarships and assistance applying for college scholarships
Intensive academic advising and counseling
Career and college major counseling
Financial aid counseling
Exposure to cultural and enrichment activities
Support and advocacy

How do I apply?

Stop by the TRiO center and complete an application. The TRiO program is located in the Clara Gould Memorial Library, to the left of the distribution desk. Once you complete the application, you will be scheduled for a one-on-one appointment with a TRiO advisor.

TRiO Phone: (912) 279-5795

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