TRiO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)

PAINE COLLEGE TRiO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

What is 学生支持 Services?

The 佩因大学 TRiO 学生支持 Services Program (SSS) is one of two (2) federally funded TRiO grant programs at the College, which had its beginning at 潘恩 in August of 1973. Its primary goal is to increase the retention and success rates of a limited number of eligible students who are enrolled at the College. The TRiO SSS Program is designed to serve students who have academic potential which may not have been fully realized because of educational, 文化, or economic factors, or because of a learning or physical handicap. The Program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward the successful completion of their 佩因大学 education.

什么是TRiO?

The Federal TRiO 项目 (TRiO) are federal outreach and student services programs in the United States designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. They are administered, funded, and implemented by the U.S. Department of Education. TRiO includes seven (7) programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school through post-secondary education. TRiO also includes a training program for Directors and 工作人员 of TRiO projects. Their existence is owed to the passing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

What Services/Activities Does SSS Offer its Participants?

The 佩因大学 TRiO 学生支持 Services Program has found that participants benefit significantly from a diverse approach, and strives to structure the students' environment so that all facets work together to ensure success. The services and activities provided by the TRiO SSS Program are available to participants through the life of their 佩因大学 education, and participants are encouraged to remain involved. These services include, but are not limited to:

Who is Eligible to Become a Participant of SSS?

Currently enrolled 佩因大学 students who meet the following criteria generally qualify for participation in the TRiO 学生支持 Services Program:

我如何申请?

There are two ways to apply:

1. Fill-out and mail back the TRiO 学生支持 Services application that was included with the Acceptance Letter you received from the 佩因大学 招生 Office (for new and transfer students – all students may not have received an application),

OR

2. Come by the TRiO 学生支持 Services Office, located in the Mary Helm Hall (MHH) Building on 佩因大学's Main Campus, 309房间. There you can speak with our Director about the Program, eligibility requirements, activities and services, 等. You may also receive and complete an application and other pertinent paper work on-site.