TRIO

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Clovis Community College is proud to offer two free federally funded TRIO programs: (SSS) and (STEM). Our programs assist to guide, mentor, and motivate students towards the successful completion of their educational goals. We assist students in successfully completing a certificate, associate degree, and/or transfer to a 4-year institution. We also offer students opportunities to learn about time management and study skills workshops, career advising, cultural awareness opportunities, financial literacy workshops, and life-long learning.

Who is eligible for the TRIO Program?

TRIO students must meet at least one of the following criteria:


  • Low income level as determined by federal guidelines for family unit size
  • First-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
  • Have a documented disability

Minimum Qualifications


  • Be enrolled at Clovis Community College pursuing a certificate, associate degree, or planning to transfer to a four-year institution
  • Enrolled full time (12 units+) and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)
  • Have not completed more than 50 units

 

 

TRIO is Here for You!

The TRIO-SSS program is currently funded to serve 140 students and the TRIO-STEM program is currently funded to serve 120 students. Federal regulations require that at least 2/3 of the participants be both first generation and low income or have a documented disability.

 

How to Apply

Please submit your application using the following links depending on your major. If you have questions or need help when applying, you can stop by the Counseling Office in AC2-115 to speak with an available counselor.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program provides specific opportunities for students pursuing majors in the STEM fields.

Apply for the STEM Program

Student Support Services (SSS)

The SSS program serves students in all other majors.

Apply for the SSS Program

Talk to a TRIO Counselor

Need to make an appointment? Select, same day for a quick question.  If you need to update your SEP or need a 60-minute timeslot, select, schedule from below.  Meetings options are held in-person or via zoom.

TRIO Express Appointment

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30-minute appointment

Schedule a 30-minute, zoom or in-person appointment for planning and answers to quick questions.

Schedule a 30-minute appointment

TRIO Appointment

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60-minute appointment

Schedule a 60-minute zoom or in-person appointment in advance for detailed planning (SEP) & questions.

Schedule a 60-minute appointment

E-Trio Appointment

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30-minute online appointment through ZOOM

Schedule a 30-minute, zoom appointment for planning and answers to quick questions.

Schedule a E-Trio Appointment

Benefits of the TRIO Programs

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Quick access to a TRIO Counselor

Academic Advising/Career Planning/Transfer Assistance

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Priority Registration

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Grant Aid Opportunities

For students who are Pell grant eligible and have unmet need

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UC and CSU Campus Tours

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Financial Literacy & Cultural Events

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Workshop/Conferences

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Free Technology Rentals

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Free Printing

 


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Trio has me helped out tremendously by giving advice going through my college applications, on what classes to take, and getting all the resources Clovis Community College offers. I don't think l'd be in this position without them."
- Cristian Martin Castro-Oliva - President's Medalist


FAQs

Clovis Community College is proud to offer two free federally funded TRIO programs (SSS & STEM) that serve college students who are first-generation, low-income, or have a disability. Our programs assist to guide, mentor, and motivate students towards the successful completion of their educational goals. We assist students in successfully completing a certificate, associate degree, and/or transfer to a 4-year institution.

We also offer students opportunities to learn about time management and study skills workshops, career advising, cultural awareness opportunities, financial literacy workshops, and life-long learning.

TRIO students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Low income level as determined by federal guidelines for family unit size
  • First-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree in the United States)
  • Have a documented disability
  • Be enrolled at Clovis Community College pursuing a certificate, associate degree, or planning to transfer to a four-year institution
  • Enrolled full time (12 units+) and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)
  • Have not completed more than 50 units

The TRIO-SSS program is currently funded to serve 140 students and the TRIO-STEM program is currently funded to serve 120 students. Federal regulations require that at least 2/3 of the participants be both first-generation and low-income or low-income and have a documented disability

  • Quick access to a trio counselor for academic advising/career planning/transfer assistance
  • Priority registration
  • Grant aid opportunities for students who are Pell grant eligible and have unmet need
  • UC and CSU campus tours
  • Financial literacy & cultural events
  • Workshop/conferences
  • Free technology rentals
  • Free printing

The services provided to TRIO students in the Student Support Services (SSS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs are essentially the same. Students are encouraged to apply for the program that best aligns with their major. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program provides specific opportunities for students pursuing majors in the STEM fields. The SSS program serves students in all other majors.

"I genuinely appreciated the very supportive and uplifting environment every time I go into the office"
- Rachel Hellet - Business, Economics and Liberal Studies