TRiO/Student Support Services
Mission
TRiO Student Support Services is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist a total of 350 low-income, first generation, &/or disabled college students on the Lynn & Danvers campuses. NSCC's TRiO program seeks caring & enthusiastic full-time students with leadership & community service capabilities who are motivated to be academically successful & would benefit from personalized support (academic counseling, learning community classes, tutoring, career planning, college transfer assistance, cultural atcivities, & more).
If you believe you meet these qualifications, please complete the TRiO Application & return it to TRiO (LW165 or DB104). As space is available, we will contact you to invite you to an information session, interview with a TRiO Counselor, and/or may request eligibility documentation.
Goals for Students- To develop a personalized program for college success
- To build self-confidence & leadership ability
- To develop & improve problem-solving, critical thinking, & study skills
- To broaden cultural experiences
- To foster peer relationships
- To develop positive attitudes towards learning
- To participate in opportunities that will assist with resume-building
- To graduate from NSCC
- To transfer into a bachelor's degree program
Services and Benefits
TRiO students are typically very active at NSCC & beyond, involved in Student Life activities & community service. Our students appreciate the one-on-one specialized attention & care they receive from the TRiO team, which strengthens their academic skills for college success.
TRiO students have access to a professional staff focused on achieving the students' educational & vocational goals. Program benefits & services include:
- Supportive team environment
- Academic advising & personal support
- Free, individual tutoring
- Career planning
- College transfer assistance
- Financial aid information & scholarship search assistance
- Study Skills seminars
- Cultural activities
- Community service opportunities
Eligibility
TRiO assists a total of 350 students on both the Lynn & Danvers campuses.The majority of students served must meet Federal Low Income requirements in addition to:
- First-Generation College Student
(neither parent graduated with a bachelor's degree)
&/or a Documented Disability.
Additionally, students must have the desire to help others & develop leadership skills.
COURSE OFFERINGSTRiO Linked Learning, a component of the TRiO program, offers two levels of coordinated curriculum, tutoring, advising, study skills, & peer support. Although highly encouraged, students do not need to participate in Linked Learning courses to be part of TRiO at NSCC.
Three groups of courses are available in both Lynn & Danvers:
Fall Semester
College Writing 2, College Reading 2, & College Success Seminar
Fall & Spring Semester
Composition 1 & Speech
Spring Semester
Composition 2 & Psychology
What are "LINKED COURSES?"
In this learning community, students, faculty, and staff connect and share a common goal of successful learning. Faculty coordinate curriculum and the same group of students attend both classes. Students enjoy Linked Classes because they quickly gain the friendship and support of their classmates while sharing assignments. Experienced TRiO staff work closely with both the faculty and students throughout the semester to monitor course performance and develop strategies for academic and personal success.
Announcements
Upcoming 2008-09 NSCC Events
Wed., Sept. 10th (Danvers) or Wed., Sept. 17th (Lynn)
Check out NSCC Fall Fest,where you can sign-up for various clubs & activites at NSCC.
Sept. 27th-Gain valuable Leadership Skills at the Ropes Course at Project Adventure in Beverly. Expand your intellectual, physical, social & emotional horizons by completing this daylong outdoor workshop.
Consider joining NSCC students & staff on the annual Labor of Love trip to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Only 18 spots available. Application deadline: Oct. 1st.
TRiO Events
Thurs., Oct. 16th-Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston-this is not your typical "boring" art museum. Experience multi-media art then enjoy dinner-all on us!
Time: 3:30pm-9pm.
Sat., Nov. 8th-Help out at the Community Giving Tree Toy Fair at Topsfield Fairgrounds-donate your time selling gently used toys to raise money for a great organization that helps local families. Time: 9am-2pm. We'll be collectiong used toys for this event.
Sun., Jan. 4th-TRiO Fundraiser-have your family & friends join you for an afternoon of fun at CoCo Key, an INDOOR Water Resort in Danvers. Experience summer bliss in the winter. Tickets: $20 per person (all ages). Time: 12pm-5pm.
Thurs., Feb. 5th-Join us for FREE Cosmic Bowling & Pizza at Metrobowl in Peabody. Time: 2:30pm-5pm.
Thurs., Mar. 12th-Thinking about attending UMASS Lowell? Join TRiO for a campus tour & art exhibit during Spring Break. Lunch on us in the UMASS cafeteria. Time: 9am-3:30pm.
Thurs., Apr. 16th-Rockin' Ralph's Roadhouse-Participate on-stage or backstage in this wonderful musical to be performed in the Lynn gym. We will need actors, singers, dancers, choreographers, & people to manage the stage, props, technology, advertising, ticket sales, refreshments, & more! Proceeds will go to Hurricane Katrina Relief & Labor of Love New Orleans Trip. Time: 7pm.
Please stop by the TRiO offices, DB104, or LW165, to sign-up for any of these events.
Interesting TRiO FactsIn 2008, over 100 TRiO students made the Dean's List. Several TRiO students are Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members & many have received NSCC Foundation Scholarship Awards.
Since 2004, four NSCC Student Government Presidents have been TRiO students. Two recent Student Graduation Speakers were also TRiO students.
Several TRiO students have been recognized with NSCC Student Life Awards & community scholarships due to their wealth of student activities & service to local community organizations.
Former TRiO students have studied abroad in Europe, & have interned at various organizations, including Disney World.
The majority of TRiO students graduate from NSCC &/or transfer to four-year colleges, such as Howard, Xavier, Suffolk, Lasell, Lesley, Emerson, Tufts, UMass & Salem State College. Several former TRiO students are currently working on or have completed Master's degrees.
Web Resources
FAFSA on the Web
Direct connection to Financial Aid Application
Massachusetts Admissions & Financial Aid Info
Link to other college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship internet sites.
Scholarships
Provides access to over 400,000 scholarships.
The U.S. Department of Education
This web site provides information on TRiO programs and Financial Aid.
Questions or comments to scohen@northshore.edu.
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