College of the Redwoods – Eureka Campus

Federal Student Support Services Grant

TRiO Student Success Program

TRiO SSP

Funding:•US Department of Education• $220,000/year for 5 years• 1.1 million total funding

TRiO SSP

TRIO History:• 1960’s-- 3 federal grant programs created• Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search,

& Student Support Services• CR has three TRIO projects• Today there are 8 TRIO grant programs

TRiO SSP

Eligibility Options:1. First-Generation and/or

2. Low-income (from taxable income) or

3. Documented Disability and…

4. “Academic Need”

TRiO SSP

Academic Need:1. Low HS or College GPA2. Low English/math placement 3. Failing grades /Academic Probation4. Out of school for 5 or more years5. Lack of educational/career goals

*At-risk / high-need students*(Serve a minimum of 140 participants/year)

TRiO SSP

Services/Activities Provided:1. Intensive individual advising/coaching 2. Educational planning/course selection3. Info: financial aid /financial literacy4. Transfer/Career counseling5. Workshops/Panels: various topics6. Tutoring7. Club TRIO

TRiO SSP

Staffing:1. Project Director (full-time)2. Project Advisor (full-time)3. Student Services Specialist (half-time)4. Counselor (part-time)5. Tutors

www.redwoods.edu/trio

How to Apply:• Two-sided application (website)

• Program consultation

Recruitment: • Referrals, GS classes, DSPS, Dorms• Athletes, Veterans, Former UB/TS participants• CR Orientations• CARE/CalWORKs (not EOPS)• Cannot recruit until CR application submitted

TRiO SSP

Questions?