“Empowering Students to Achieve”

AIM

• To ensure that each prospective program participant has a thorough understanding of the program’s offerings, benefits, and expectations

What is Student Support Services?

• A discretionary grant program administered through the US Department of Education and operated by institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations.  There are six programs funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 known as TRiO Programs.

What Are TRIO Programs?

• Programs designed to help students overcome traditional barriers (class, social and cultural) to higher education
• ln addition to SSS, Trident Technical College houses three other TRIO programs: Upward Bound Math/Science, Education Talent Search, and Educational Opportunity Center

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrollment at Trident Technical College
• An academic need

Meet one or more of the following criteria:

• First–generation college student (neither parent/guardian received a baccalaureate degree)
• Meet certain income guidelines
• Diagnosed and documented disability

Program Services

• Counseling (academic and personal)
• Financial Aid Information
• Help in selecting a program of study
• Help in transferring to another college
• Mid-term progress reviews
• Tours of four-year colleges
• Tutoring
• Workshops on study skills, time management, self-esteem and other topics
• Cultural Activities
• Book and Equipment Loans
• Grant Aid

Participant Responsibilities

• If transferring, meet with the SSS transfer counselor on a regular basis
• If a student with a disability, provide documentation of disability
• Abide by the terms of the tutoring services contract
• Return any books by the last day of each semester
• Provide the SSS program with a permanent address prior to leaving TTC
• Authorize SSS to request academic information and to discuss issues relative to your academic and personal success with campus and community resources throughout program enrollment