TRIO/Student Support Services is a federally-funded program that provides personalized
academic advising and encouragement to students who are low-income, or first generation
to college (neither parent graduated from 4-Year College), or individuals who have
a documented disability.
TRIO helps students overcome the obstacles that can often derail students whose families
are unable to provide the financial support or academic guidance they need. TRIO assigns
each student an academic counselor who will help guide them throughout their academic
career at NSCC. Their counselor will work with them to develop a plan for academic
success that, if they work hard and stay on track, will lead to graduation and continued
success at a 4-year college or their chosen career.
For many students, TRIO becomes their second family. Students support each other through
peer tutoring and study groups, and develop lasting friendships.
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
Center Hours
Danvers Campus
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Room: DB-104
Phone: 978-739-5439
Lynn Campus
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Room: LW-165
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 6626
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