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What Are the Benefits of Participating in TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)?
- Proactive university transfer advising
- Strengths based mentoring
- Academic and career guidance
- Financial empowerment coaching
- Cultural activities
- College campus visits
- Supportive family community of peers, staff/faculty, and leaders
- Emergency funding
- Laptop and calculator lending library
What Services Are Offered by TRIO?
- Proactive personal coaching and mentorship - Mentorship provided for time and money management, study skills and peer mentoring
- Academic tutoring
- Academic and career guidance
- Advice and assistance in college course selection
- Transfer assistance
- Scholarship support
- Emergency funding
- Transfer assistance
- Leadership and student involvement opportunities
What Events Are Available to Participants?
- First-Generation College Student celebration
- Money Talks Tuesday - learn how to manage your money and budget
- Transfer Thursdays and More - learn everything about the transfer process
- We Work Wednesday - collaborating with your peers and getting work done
- Heritage month celebrations
- Financial Aid information sessions
- Quarterly social gathering and academic recognition
Who is Eligible for TRIO?
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) serves first-generation college students, income eligible students, or students with a documented disability who present an academic need for additional support. You may be eligible for TRIO SSS services if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- You plan to attend Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood, Washington.
- You are planning to obtain a transferable associate degree within four years.
- You plan to transfer to a four-year college or university immediately after obtaining an associate degree from Pierce College. Transfer to a Pierce College Bachelors program upon completion of associate is acceptable.
- You have an academic need based on at least one of the following:
- Enrolled or Guided Self-Placement in Math 77/98, English 98/99, or any English or Math co-req class.
- Earned a GED.
- Have been out of school for five or more years and this is your first quarter.
- Additional qualifiers for academic need may include low grade point average, undecided major, or limited English proficiency.
- You meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Are a first-generation college student (neither of your parents has earned a bachelor's degree or higher.)
- Meet federal income requirements.
- Have a documented disability or receiving services with Access Disability Services department at Pierce College.