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Trio Student Support Services

You Do Not have to figure college out alone.

TRIO Student Support Services is a free, federally funded program at CCC for first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. If you qualify, you get a dedicated advisor, free tutoring, study skills workshops, financial aid assistance, and support all the way through to transfer or graduation.

The results speak for themselves: 90% of TRIO students are in good academic standing, and 82% say their grades improved because of tutoring support.

If you think you might qualify, we encourage you to apply. 

By THe Numbers

90%

of TRIO SSS students are in good academic standing.

73%

of TRIO SSS students persist to the next academic year.

78%

of students cited tutoring support as the number one reason to join TRIO SSS.

82%

of TRIO SSS students said their grades improved because of tutoring.

49%

of TRIO SSS students will earn a degree or certificate within four years.

Do You Qualify?

To participate in TRIO SSS, you must meet all of the following:

Step 1: Residency (required) You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.

Step 2: At least one of the following (required)

  • First-generation college student: Neither of your parents or legal guardians has earned a four-year college degree
  • Low-income student: Your household income meets federal low-income guidelines
  • Student with a documented disability: You are registered with CCC’s Disability Resources Office 

Program selection is based on your completed application and available space. Not sure if you qualify? Fill out the Interest Form and an advisor will reach out to you.

What TRIO Offers

TRIO SSS is free. Every service listed here is available to accepted students at no cost.

Academic Support

  • Tutoring: Free tutoring is available for many CCC courses, in person and virtually. Use the Nimbus app to find a TRIO tutor and book your session. Sessions can be held in person or online. Log in with your CCC username and password, select the TRIO service, and search for your course.
  • Study skills assistance: One-on-one and workshop-based support for note-taking, textbook reading, time management, and test preparation.

Advising and Planning

  • Dedicated TRIO advisor: Your TRIO advisor is different from your academic advisor. See the FAQ section below for more on how they work together.
  • Financial aid and scholarship assistance: Help navigating financial aid applications and identifying scholarship opportunities.
  • Transfer support: Guidance and resources for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Materials and Resources

  • Loan program: Borrow laptops, calculators, books, and more through the TRIO Loan Request Form.

How To apply

The TRIO SSS application for 2026-2027 is now open.

  1. Complete the TRIO SSS New Student Application
  2. Submit required eligibility documentation
  3. Watch your CCC email for confirmation and next steps
  4. Once accepted, schedule your first appointment with your TRIO advisor

Space in the program is limited. Apply early.

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