Glen Oaks Community College

Please use our Services locator options below in order to find the service/resource you are looking for.

Alumni/Faculty/Staff

Calculators

Campus Services

Instructional Videos

Online Services

Transfer Options

Useful Information

TRIO Student Support Services

The TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) program assists participants who are first-generation college students, meet income-eligibility requirements, and/or have a documented disability.

Based on each student’s needs and goals, TRIO SSS provides services to help participants reach their full personal, academic, and career potential. The program also offers the social and cultural experiences that are an important part of a well-rounded college education. Our wish is to help students recognize their strengths, develop their skills, and achieve their goals.

TRIO SSS is all about student success. As a TRIO SSS scholar, you will learn to…
  • Make use of effective success strategies
  • Set and pursue individual goals
  • Develop a professional and personal network of support

TRIO History

In support of our nation’s call to provide educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of ethnic background or economic circumstances, the United States Congress established a series of academic support programs to help low-income Americans enter college and graduate.These seven programs, referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially there were just three) are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Student Support Services is one of those programs and has been providing academic and personal support for students at Glen Oaks Community College since September 2010.

Check out this link from the U.S. Department of Education about the history of all TRIO programs!

Eligibility

TRIO SSS programs are designed to serve college students who meet specific program requirements. To be eligible for admission to GOCC’s TRIO SSS program, students must be a U.S. citizen or meet residency requirements for federal student financial assistance, accepted to GOCC, a high school graduate or have completed a GED, and have a need for academic support. Additionally, students must meet at least one​ of the following criteria:

Low-Income Student

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education publishes income guidelines which define students’ income status based on family size and taxable income.

First-Generation College Student

First-generation college students are defined as students whose biological or adoptive parents did not receive a 4-year college degree.

Student with Documented Disability/Disabilities

A student who has a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act.

Contact

If you are unsure of what TRIO team member you need to speak with, you can just email the TRIO Department directly, or you can reach us via our general phone number at (269) 294-4324.
  • The results are being filtered by the character: P
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T W Y Z

No results.

;;