TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is located in The Academic Support Center in the Student Services building, room 159. TRIO is funded by a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO SSS serves 250 students per year.
To apply for TRIO Student Support Services an applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien
AND
- Are first-generation (neither parent has a four-year college degree) or
- Are low-income (have financial needs and meet federal low-income guidelines) or
- Have a documented disability on file with Disability Services
- Have a need for academic support
Services Provided to TRIO Students:
- Academic Advising
- One-to-One Peer Tutoring
- Help Exploring Major and Minor Options
- Career Exploration
- Support for Students with Documented Disabilities
- Assistance with Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
- Assistance in Navigating the Financial Aid System
- Budget and Money Management Skills
- Tutoring and/or Supplemental Instruction
- Study Skills Coaching
- Time Management Training
- Personal Coaching
- Leadership Skills Development
- Cultural and Social Enrichment Opportunities
- Referrals to On-Campus and Off-Campus Resources
- A Supportive Community Environment
- And much More
For more information please contact:
Program Director:
Jason Bonde
507-280-3543
jason.bonde@rctc.edu
Academic Advisor:
Teresa Tolmie
507-285-7527
teresa.tolmie@rctc.edu
Academic Advisor:
Tung Truong
507-285-7567
tung.truong@rctc.edu
Academic Advisor:
Easton McCready
507-280-3520
easton.mccready@rctc.edu
Tutor Coordinator:
Olha Ratushko
507-280-5534
olha.ratushko@rctc.edu
Minnesota Relay TTY 800-627-3529
TRIO Student Support Services