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TRIO Student Support Services

Student Commons
| Room: 240
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The mission of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Programs at Aims ​​​​​Community College is to assist first generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities to achieve maximum academic success and career readiness. TRIO SSS will empower students to develop academic skills and experiences necessary to complete their postsecondary educational goals while promoting an inclusive and diverse community.

TRIO Services are provided to students at all campuses, with the main TRIO office located on the Greeley Campus.

About TRIO SSS

TRIO SSS is one of eight federally funded programs designed to provide services and assistance to low-income individuals, first-generation college students* and students with disabilities to maximize their educational opportunities. 

TRIO SSS Grants are awarded to higher education institutions like Aims in order to offer free academic services to eligible participants. As a federally-funded program, all SSS projects are required to provide the TRIO services outlined by the U.S. Department of Education to help students successfully complete their postsecondary education.

 

  • TRIO SSS Application

    After you have filled out the application, please turn it into the TRIO office in Student Commons 240 on the Greeley Campus* or email it to triosss@aims.edu. If eligible, you will be contacted to meet with an advisor for an informal program interview.

students standing in gray shirts, in front of I heart aardvarks sign

TRIO Peer Mentor Team (from left to right): Morgan, Gabby, Anthony, Aylin, and Mike

TRIO Benefits

Both TRIO SSS (Classic and STEM) programs offer benefits and support to historically underrepresented students. TRIO SSS works side by side with eligible students to aid them in successfully reaching their academic, transfer and/or career goals.

Benefits and services for those who qualify and are accepted include:

  • Access to free tutoring
  • Academic, transfer, graduation and career planning
  • Connections to financial aid, scholarships and financial literacy
  • College tours and cultural events
  • Student development workshops
  • Study area with computer and printer use
  • Priority Registration
  • Building connections across campus and a sense of belonging, inclusion, and community.

Students who successfully complete one semester in the TRIO SSS Classic or STEM program may be eligible to receive federal grant aid funds to assist with the cost of attending Aims Community College.

TRIO Programs at Aims

Aims Community College offers two TRIO SSS programs at all campuses.

TRIO SSS Classic is for students pursuing a wide variety of degrees and certificates at Aims Community College. TRIO SSS STEM is for students pursuing a STEM-related career path. More information as well as eligibility and participation requirements for each program can be found below.

*A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree (graduated from a 4-year institution). Even if a sibling has attended a 4-year college and received a bachelor’s degree, you would still be considered first-generation.

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TRIO Staff

Aims TRIO staff are dedicated to equipping historically underrepresented student populations with the skills, experiences, and practices needed for academic success.