TRiO Student Support Services
"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" (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 Student Support Services is to improve the success rates of college students who qualify to participate in the program by providing a variety of support services.Click Here for a copy of our latest TRiO Student Support Services newsletter.
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