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Q. What is TRiO Student Support Services?
A. TRiO SSS is a
federally funded program designed to help first
generation, low income, or disabled students succeed in
college, graduate, and pursue further academic
endeavors. |
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Q. How long has TRiO been at Central Maine Community College?
TRiO was initially
awarded to CMCC in 1997. Since that date, we have been
continuously funded. |
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Q. How many students participate each year?
A. TRiO works actively
with 175 students. |
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Q. Why do I have to be eligible?
A. TRiO funding is
designed to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds
to become and stay better prepared for college.
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Q. Does it cost anything to join?
A. No, all services are
free! |
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Q. What does TRiO stand for?
A. TRiO stands for the 3
original programs included in the Higher Education
Act—Upward Bound, SSS, and Talent Search. |
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Q. What is first generation?
A. If neither of your
parents have a Bachelor’s degree that they obtained
right after high school, you are considered a first
generation college student. |
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Questions? Contact Sheila Lawlor at (207)755-5209 or slawlor@cmcc.edu.
TRiO
Student Support Services
1250 Turner
Street, Jalbert 415
Auburn, ME
04210 |
