The federally funded TRiO programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes six outreach and support programs targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities to progress through the academic process from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

Central Maine Community College has a Student Support Services (SSS) grant which was initially awarded in 1997.  CMCC is currently on its third cycle of the four year grants. 

The SSS program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.

Am I TRiO Eligible?

To be eligible for the TRiO program at Central Maine Community College you must be enrolled in a degree program, be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, and have a demonstrated academic need.  Along with that, you must meet at least one of the following:
 

     First generation college student

     Student with a documented disability

     Student from a family with a low income

TRiO is funded to serve 175 students each year.  Services are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not sure if you are eligible, come in and talk to a TRiO staff person.

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