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 Project Success 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 Project Success, 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
- Apply to TRiO Project Success
In December 2008, through the efforts of Ms. Barbara Simms, Education Advisor, the TRIO Student Support Services/Project Success (SSS) program at Pueblo Community College became a certified Tutorial Center with certification issued by the National Tutoring Association.
As a certified tutorial center, the SSS program can now hire and provide training to top-quality personnel. Tutor certification is a unique enrichment opportunity that allows a tutor that chance to gain new skills and best practice from master tutors. During their training, the tutor will be shown how to put these skills and practices into action and, in certain circumstances, what to do and what not to do.
For more information on applying to TRiO Project Success, 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.