TRiO-SSS is a federally funded program designed to support and encourage those eligible students heading toward transfer to a four year institution. MCC's TRiO-SSS program serves the interests of 200 students each year.

Qualifying students are academically disadvantaged and:

• Demonstrate a commitment/ability to transfer and obtain a bachelors degree (within a 6 year maximum time frame) and
• Meet income guidelines and/or
• First Generation (i.e., neither of your parents graduated from a college or university with a bachelor degree or higher) and/or
• Have a documented disability

  
  The final determination of membership is made by the Director of the Learning Center.

  First Time Freshman status is preferred.
  First year participants are accepted on a probationary * status.
  * We reserve the right to dismiss a student from the program due to poor grades or any other violations of the TRiO-SSS participation agreement.
  

The following FREE services are available to qualified students:

• Laptop Loan Program
• Professional Tutoring
• Assistance finding the right college resources
• University visits
• DisAbility Services
• Transfer-related service and support
• Financial assistance including the TRiO-SSS Grant •
• A variety of Academic Support Workshops
• Cultural Enrichment Activities (Out-of-state/local fieldtrips, museums, plays, etc.)
• Awards and recognition
• Student success publications

• Some additional qualifications do apply.