Southeast Community College’s TRIO Program will continue to accept applications through the winter quarter.
This program was put into place to assist first-generation, low income students. The program also assists students with disabilities.
Federally funded, the TRIO Program was created for students who demonstrate need to overcome class, social and cultural barriers along their journey toward higher education.
Ronald Glenn, the director for the Lincoln campus sees the program’s goal as increasing retention, graduation and transfer rates.
All TRIO students are assigned a counselor to help succeed academically. This is achieved by the student and their advisor creating an “Individual Success Plan.”
TRIO students have access to laptop computers and textbook lending programs.
Students in this program also receive information for special off-campus activities, opportunities to take part in various leadership roles and campus visits for transfer purposes. This is available through TRIO’s Student Support Services office.
In addition, SSS offers workshops in study skills, stress management, time management, money management and résumé development.
Applications are accepted at any time during each quarter. However, the program is limited to 160 students per year.
The application to be a TRIO/SSS student is two pages. Potential students are asked questions regarding their background and future educational plans. A copy of the student’s and/or parents’ most recent tax information is also requested.
Copies of this application can be found in the TRIO/SSS office, Room H-1 on the Lincoln campus, or e-mailed upon request by calling the TRIO/SSS office at 402-437-2766.
For general questions, students interested in applying can call the TRIO/SSS office at the same number. For more specific questions, students are welcome to contact Ronald Glenn at 402-437-2758 or [email protected].
TRIO Program Currently Accepting Applications
December 21, 2012