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TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a Department of Education Federal Grant Program established at Pueblo Community College. TRiO Grants assist first generation, low-income, and disabled students in overcoming class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.
The Program is funded to serve 220 students each year. Participants in TRiO SSS are eligible to receive a wide range of Program Services and Specialized Services that support their educational goals.
Program and Specialized services are free to those eligible to participate.
To be eligible to participate in TRiO SSS, students must meet the following federal requirements:
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Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Pueblo Community College.
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Have a need or academic support in order to successfully complete a PCC degree program.
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Be a low-income individual or
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Be a first-generation student or
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Be an individual with disabilities
Acceptance into TRiO SSS is very competitive. Students who meet the criteria will be placed on a waiting list if the program is full. Students will be invited into the program as other participants graduate or leave the program for other reasons.
Expectations of TRiO SSS participants:
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It is a requirement of the grant that participants meet with their TRiO SSS counselor/advisor at least once per semester
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Participants need to keep the TRiO SSS office informed of any changes in their phone number, address or schedule.
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Participants are encouraged to attend the numerous Workshops and/or Transfer Tours that TRiO SSS offers. If you qualify for the TRiO SSS Grant, you are required to attend these events.
For more information on applying to TRiO SSS, call 549-3045 or stop by the office located in the Academic Building, Room 174.
The Student Support Services Team advocates for our participants, collaborating with the administration, faculty, staff, students and community members to help each participant achieve his/her highest potential and to graduate with the skills and knowledge to continue lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.
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