Information on what is TRiO/SSS and how to apply

1. Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance. In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRiO Programs.

2. Famous TRiO Achievers This could be YOU Jose M. Hernandez - NASA Research Engineer Franklin Chang-Diaz First Hispanic Astronaut Angela Bassett Actress Dr. Bertice Berry Sociologist, Author, Lecturer, Educator Bernard Harris Oprah Winfrey talk show host, author and journalist Judge Raul Vasquez John Quinones correspondent for ABC news, "Prime Time Live" Viola Davis Actress

3. Do You Know

4. is Educational Opportunity for Low-Income and Disabled Americans.

5. The program provides opportunities for academic and personal development.

6. and promotes as well as encourages retention through to graduation.

7. While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRiO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

8. is comprised of seven federally funded programs designed to provide supportive services

9. UPWARD BOUND (UB) Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 TALENT SEARCH (TS) Higher Education Act of 1965 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) Higher Education Amendments of 1968 VETERANS UPWARD BOUND (VUB) Second Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1975 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS (EOC) Education Amendments of 1972 RONALD E. MCNAIR POST-BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM Higher Education Amendments of 1986 UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE (UBM/S) Added to Upward Bound in 1990 through statutory authority

10. Amendment to SSS program permits use of program funds to provide direct financial assistance to Federal Pell grant recipients

11. How Many Programs are in Michigan

14. Did You Know

15. Is offer at WCCCD

16. To Qualify for SSS is easier than you think!

17. Low-income and/or first generation college students

18. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

20. Interested in transferring to a four-year institution

21. WCCCD Additional Requirements

22. Should have academic need and a GPA of 2.0 or higher

23. Have not earned an Associate Degree or higher and have earn less than 30 credits

28. Notify staff of changes in contact information

29. Currently enrolled at WCCCD taking at least 6 credit hours

30. Do you know

32. Career Advising Help with deciding on a major Researching occupations Tips on completing job applications Resume writing & interviewing tips

33. Academic Advising Degree planning Transfer issues Study tips/suggestions Registration Awareness of deadlines Mathematics, Reading, and Study Skills assessments Tutoring in the Learning Center

34. Financial Aid Assistance Assists students with the financial aid process Researching scholarships Help with scholarship applications

35. Transfer assistant Transfer Day Program Visits from various 4-year college representatives College tours Assistance with completing admissions and financial aid applications

38. The Transfer Program Offers a Number of Advantages to Students. It can reduce stress associated with the transfer process. It helps students make informed decisions about course selection, university requirements, and graduation It can enhance your leadership skills

39. What is a completed Application

40. A completed application submitted 200 – 300 word essay explaining why you would like to be a part of TRiO 2 letters of recommendation ( one must be from a WCCCD faculty/staff member Progress reports from each of your instructors A plan of work with expected graduation date

41. What’s next

42. Trio staff meet to review applicants

43. A transfer coordinator staff will contact you

44. Make appointment to meet with transfer coordinator for final enrollment paperwork

45. If you survive the paperwork you’re in!

46. " Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. Malcolm X

47. "Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.“ John F. Kennedy

48. “ It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein

49. Student Leadership Conference Northern Michigan University