TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS)
TRIO assists students to graduate and/or graduate and transfer to a baccalaureate educational institution within four years. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and serves 206 students.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Be enrolled at KCC (Home campus KCC)
- Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
- Meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Low income as defined by federal guidelines
- First generation in college (parents have not earned a Bachelor’s degree)
- Documented disability
Preference given to students who are:
- Degree seeking
- Enrolled full time (12 credits or more/semester)
- Qualified for ENG 22 or higher on the COMPASS English placement test
Services
To help students graduate and succeed academically the following services are provided:
- Academic advising and course selection
- Transfer support services
- Financial aid support – FAFSA & scholarship searches and application
- Financial literacy
- Tutorial assistance
- Advising on non-academic concerns
- Career counseling support
- Midterm assessment
- Cultural enrichment activities
