TRIO Student Support Services

What is TRIO?
TRIO Student Support Services at GCCC helps students build skills, develop leadership, and create meaningful connections that prepare them for success in college, career, and life.
Opportunities for TRIO Participants:
- Personalized success coaching
- Academic planning
- Tutoring and study support
- Learning strategies and skill-building workshops
- Career assessments
- Major exploration
- Transfer planning
- University visits
- Networking opportunities
- Leadership workshops
- Campus involvement opportunities
- Student mentor experiences
- Community engagement and service projects
- Conference attendance
- Financial literacy
- Communication skills
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Self-advocacy
- Professional development
- Connect with peer mentors and fellow students
- Participate in social, cultural, and leadership activities
- Build friendships and professional relationships
- Strengthen your sense of belonging on campus
- Join a community that celebrates your growth and success
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at GCCC.
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or National of the United States or meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance (FAFSA).
- You must demonstrate academic need AND have at least one of the following apply to you:
- You are a first-generation college student (neither parent nor guardian has a bachelor’s degree)
- You meet the federal income guidelines for the program.
- You have a documented physical or learning disability.
How To Apply
- Complete our online application below:
- Or visit the Saffell Library Lobby for a paper application. You can also talk with one of the SSS staff for more information or help completing the form!
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