TRIO Student Support
The TRIO program offers academic and personal support for students with disabilities, those who are first-generation college students (meaning neither parent graduated with a bachelors degree), or individuals who are income eligible. The goal of the program is to reduce barriers to help students successfully complete classes, graduate, and/or transfer to a 4-year institution. Once students become active members, they remain a member and receive our services for the duration of their college career.
Owensboro Community & Technical College
TRiO Student Support Services
TRIO will provide:
- Academic advising and intervention throughout the year
- Free tutoring support
- Career advising and networking opportunities
- Resume preparation and job placement services
- Participation in cultural enrichment opportunities
- Help applying for and understanding the financial aid process
- Financial literacy workshops/budget planning
- Visits to four-year institutions to discuss transfer options
Who can participate in TRIO?
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or meet residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance
- Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at OCTC (priority to full-time status)
- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Must be income eligible, first-generation, and/or disabled (priority given if more than one category)
- Must show demonstrated need for academic support (must meet a minimum of one below)
- College GPA under 2.5
- Low high-school GPA and/or poor attendance record (of those transitioning from secondary to post-secondary)
- GED recipient
- Returning to school after 2 or more years
- Returning from academic or financial aid probation
- Undecided major or career
- Career/major in challenging discipline (engineering, medicine, etc.)
- Lack of exposure to cultural events
Participants' Responsibilities:
- Meet TRiO advisor each semester
- Attend a peer panel each semester
- Meet with a peer coach
- Complete a financial literacy session
OCTC TRiO Student Testimonies:
Location:
We are located upstairs in the Learning Resource Center (Library), Room 206.
We are so excited to work with you at TRiO!
