TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that provides support to 150 eligible students enrolled at Fort Scott Community College. TRIO’s goal is to improve student retention, graduation, and transfer to a four-year college/university. TRIO staff supports students with the following services:
- Tutoring
- Academic, Personal, and Financial Advising
- College Transfer Assistance
- FAFSA Assistance
- Financial Literacy
- Career Counseling
- Cultural Opportunities and Events
To qualify for TRIO students must be enrolled in classes at FSCC; be a US Citizen or National of the United States or meet the requirements for federal student financial assistance; demonstrate an academic need; and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First-Generation college student (neither parents nor legal guardian has a bachelor’s degree);
- Demonstrate a financial need (“low income” according to federal guidelines);
- Have a documented disability.
Our office is located in the Student Success Center in the southeast corner of Bailey Hall. For more information, call 620-223-2700, ext. 7600. To apply, click here.