TRIO - Student Support Services
 | The TRIO SSS program increases our student retention and graduation rates, facilitates student transfer from two-year to four-year colleges, and fosters an institutional climate supportive of the success of low-income and first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities. The TRIO SSS program is free. |
Ready to Join?
The Application for 2022-2023 is now closed. The application for 2023-2024 will open on May 15, 2023. Please check back at that time.
Have an interest in TRIO SSS?
Want more info on joining the program or have general questions? Fill out the TRIO SSS Interest Form and TRIO SSS advisor will reach out.
Need Tutoring?
Tutoring request is now open for the Fall 2022 semester. Please allow two weeks for processing time.
Need Materials?
Fill out the TRIO Loan Request form for Laptops, Calculators, Books and more.
TRIO SSS Statistics
90% | 78% | 82% | 73% | 49% |
| of TRIO SSS students are in good academic standing | students cited tutoring support as the number one reason to join TRIO SSS | TRIO SSS students cited their grade improved because of tutoring | will persist to the next academic year | of TRIO SSS Students will earn a degree or certificate in 4 years |
TRIO SSS Program Eligibility
Students served must be:
- Economically disadvantaged and/or
- First-generation (neither parent has received a four-year college degree) and/or
- Have a documented disability
- A U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
Program selection is based on the completed application and space availability in the program.
TRIO SSS Program Services
Services may include:
- Assigned academic advisors
- Individualized academic tutoring
- Career exploration and major and course selection
- Assistance with Financial Aid and Scholarship applications
- Study skills assistance: note-taking, textbook reading, time management, financial management education, and test prep workshops
- Assistance with transfer to four-year university or college
Due to shortage of TRIO SSS advisors, click on TRIO SSS - First Available to confirm an earliest appointment with the first available advisor. For students needing FAFSA assistance, please schedule with Kim Shaw. Students can schedule an appointment with an advisor to plan for upcoming semesters or talk about long term goals.
For more information, please call 928-226-4171, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . TRIO SSS is available 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. by appointment only, we are only taking zoom and phone appointments at this time.
Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Student Support Services is sponsored by Coconino Community College and is 100% Federally Funded through the U.S. Department of Education, totaling $266,888.