TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) is a federally funded program granted by the U.S. Department of Education. The program provides opportunities that are aimed at enhancing students’ academic development, assisting students with their academic progress, and motivating students toward successful completion of their college education.

Our Mission

The mission of TRIO/SSS is to enhance and enrich students’ lives and their experiences at CCC&TI.

Specifically, TRIO/SSS will provide:

- A connection with other people and opportunities for involvement on campus and in the community.

- Academic and personal support through counseling, advising, and tutoring.

- Assistance with the college transfer process.

Opportunities to participate in cultural enrichment activities, events, and trips.

Who Qualifies

Complete an application, and ensure that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

Pell Grant recipient or other financial need as defined by TRIO
First-generation status(neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
Have a documented disability such as but not limited to ADHD, learning disability, anxiety, etc.

Our Services

We are here to enrich your experience as a CCC&TI Student and be with you every step of the way towards success!

Academic
Advising

Academic
Support

Scholarship App. Assistance

College Transfer Tours

Educational & Cultural Outings

Financial Literacy & FAFSA Assistance

Leadership Opportunities

Personal Counseling

Campus Resource Referrals

Student Development Workshops

Year 1 in TRIO/SSS

Each semester, you will meet with a TRIO/SSS staff member monthly and complete at least two program activities, workshops, cultural trips/events, or a transfer college campus visit. You will develop a Student Success Plan that will guide you through your program of study as you work toward your personal, academic, and career goals.

Year 2 & Beyond

You will meet with a TRIO/SSS staff member twice per semester and participate in at least one program activity, workshop, cultural trip/event, or a transfer college campus visit. You will develop a Student Success Plan that will guide you through your program of study as you work toward your personal, academic, and career goals.

Counseling

Counseling sessions are a very important part of the services offered in TRIO/SSS. Counseling discussions are held individually and occasionally in a group setting. Many TRIO/SSS students are experiencing college life for the first time and these sessions prove to be extremely beneficial to students. Special efforts to encourage, inspire, and strengthen student’s academic performance is a high priority for the TRIO/SSS staff. To schedule a session with a TRIO/SSS staff member, email us directly, or contact the TRIO/SSS office at 828.726.2726 (Caldwell campus) or 828.297.2185 (Watauga campus).