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TRiO Services: Providing Hope & Opportunity

TRIO

What Is TRIO?

SSS/TRIO is a federally funded program that helps students develop the skills and motivation necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree. SSS/TRIO provides comprehensive student support, including academic advising, financial aid counseling, academic skills workshops and leadership and cultural activities. TRIO provides Educational Opportunity for Low-Income and First Generation college students.

Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.

In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO programs. While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

More than 1,000 colleges, universities, community colleges and agencies now offer TRIO programs in America. TRIO funds are distributed to institutions through competitive grants. More information about TRIO can be found at the Department of Education TRIO website.

The TRIO program at MCC includes Student Support Services, Single Parent/Homemaker Services and Non-Traditional Career Information.

Student Support Services

Scan this QR Code to apply for our TRIO Program:

QR Code to apply for the TRIO Program

Or click on this link: TRIO Program Application

Pandemic Relief Grant Funds Application

TRIO Student Support Services program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements and serves to motivate students toward successful completion of their educational goals. The goal of SSS is to increase the retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transfer to a four-year institution. More information about Student Support Services

TRIO/SSS Contact: TBA, program director
Fort Campus, Bldg 9
Office Phone:

Single Parent/Homemaker Services

Our Mission is to facilitate student learning, self-sufficiency and personal and career development that includes an implementation of education plans, which are compatible with the life and career goals of our students. More information about Single Parent Homemaker Services.

Contact:  Kathy J. Trotter, coordinator
Fort Campus, Bldg 9
Office Phone: 531-622-2651
kjtrotter@mccneb.edu

Financial Literacy

Contact:  Michella Blankman
Advisor/Financial Literacy Specialist
Fort Campus, Bldg 9
Office Phone: 531-622-2464
meblankman@mccneb.edu

First Year Student Coaching

Dr. William H. Dodd Summer Academy


Contact:  Brian Kress
TRIO/SSS First Year Student Coach
Fort Campus, Bldg 9
Office Phone:  531-622-2317
blkress@mccneb.edu