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TRiO Looks For Student Advancement
TRiO/SSS is looking for students interested in academic success.
Eduardo Moran
Issue date: 12/14/05 Section: News
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Low income, first generation college students still have time to take advantage of TRiO, a student support services program at Valley College helping students reach their goals by providing free services.
With a goal of increasing retention and transfer rates for students, the program provides services such as tutoring, mentoring, one-on-one academic and career counseling and transferring. Financial aid and study workshops are also available through this U.S. Department of Education-funded program, along with a computer lab and a short-term laptop loan program.
"Students who enroll in the program will have an advantage over other students because of all the services we offer," said TriO/SSS director Barbara Schneider. "We're excited about this program that is geared to help students be successful at Valley and transfer to four-year colleges."
To be eligible, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and satisfy one or more of the following requirements: Have a documented disability, be a first generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree from a U.S. university) have low income according to federal guidelines, a need for academic and personal preparation such as English 28 or below, Math 125 or below, a G.P.A. of 2.49 or lower and have fewer than 30 completed units.
To apply, students must complete an application, take an assessment test, provide recent income tax documents, have documentation of disability if applicable and schedule an appointment with the Barbara Schneider, who will determine eligibility.
Once accepted, students will be required to sign a contract agreeing to meet with a TRiO/SSS counselor each semester, who will see that students enroll in nine approved units and maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher. Students must also attend at least two workshops, club meetings, cultural events or field trips each semester and may stay in the program until they transfer to a four-year institution.
With a goal of increasing retention and transfer rates for students, the program provides services such as tutoring, mentoring, one-on-one academic and career counseling and transferring. Financial aid and study workshops are also available through this U.S. Department of Education-funded program, along with a computer lab and a short-term laptop loan program.
"Students who enroll in the program will have an advantage over other students because of all the services we offer," said TriO/SSS director Barbara Schneider. "We're excited about this program that is geared to help students be successful at Valley and transfer to four-year colleges."
To be eligible, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and satisfy one or more of the following requirements: Have a documented disability, be a first generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree from a U.S. university) have low income according to federal guidelines, a need for academic and personal preparation such as English 28 or below, Math 125 or below, a G.P.A. of 2.49 or lower and have fewer than 30 completed units.
To apply, students must complete an application, take an assessment test, provide recent income tax documents, have documentation of disability if applicable and schedule an appointment with the Barbara Schneider, who will determine eligibility.
Once accepted, students will be required to sign a contract agreeing to meet with a TRiO/SSS counselor each semester, who will see that students enroll in nine approved units and maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher. Students must also attend at least two workshops, club meetings, cultural events or field trips each semester and may stay in the program until they transfer to a four-year institution.
