TRiO Program
What is TRiO?
TRiO is a federally funded program for First Generation students which helps students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. TRiO is geared at students who's educational goal is to transfer to a 4-year university after earning their certificate/degree from Sierra College.
Who qualifies to join TRiO?
The minimum qualifications to join TRiO are students who:
- are First Generation (neither parents obtained a bachelor's degree or higher)
AND
- are Low income
OR
- have a documented disability
TRiO Services
Academic Counseling
Transfer Assistance
Financial Literacy
Learn how to maximize your finances so that you can leave college with the least amount of debt.
Tutoring
Free additional tutoring, help learning effective study and life management skills. TRiO utilizes its own tutors, as well as LRC tutors.
Campus Tours
Free field trips to 4-year universities, transportation and food included!
Workshops
TRiO offers workshops that teach academic, financial and personal success.
Book Loan
Laptop Checkout
TRiO has laptops with full internet access and Microsoft Office 2010. Students can checkout laptops for use during the school day.
Study Hall
Study hall is offered multiple times a week, supervised by our own TRiO tutors. Study hall provides a quiet, productive place to work as well as get help in Math and English by our TRiO tutors.
Mentor Program
Interested in a faculty mentor? If you’re in need of some extra guidance in your personal and academic endeavors, the TRiO Mentor program is a beneficial support service that has been wildly successful in its inaugural year.
Multicultural Events
TRiO takes field trips to special off-campus events that are geared at broadening student’s perspectives on other cultures. The goal is to let students experience things they may not otherwise choose to be a part of. These events include anywhere from plays at local theaters, to sporting events and much much more.
Social Networking
Connect with other students like you who want to be successful in college & life. Facebook and Twitter coming soon!
F.A.Q.s
What is a first generation student?
If neither of your parents, or your primary parent if you only lived with one the majority of your life, earned a bachelor's degree or higher then you are considered first generation.
How do I know if I qualify as low income?
If you qualify for a Bog A or B waiver then you fall under low income status. Bog C's are not low income, however, you can also qualify by taxable income.
How do I apply?
Fill out an application and submit it to the TRiO office. If you are a transfer student, or a first-time college student, you'll need to provide unofficial transcripts along with your application.
Can I qualify for the TRiO program if I’m disabled but not low income?
Yes. TRiO can take in a certain percentage of disabled students that do not meet the low income requirement.
What can TRiO do for me?
TRiO is a counseling program for students whose educational goal is to transfer to a 4-year university after earning their degree/certificate from Sierra College. From workshops to transfer assistance TRiO offers an array of support services, information, and motivation to its students. Please see TRiO Services for more information.
What are the requirements of TRIO?
All TRiO students are required to do the following to stay in the program:
- Meet with the TRiO counselor twice a semester.
- Follow a current Student Education Plan (SEP).
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
- Attend the "Semester Kickoff Event" each semester
- Attend at least two of a variety of TRiO-sponsored workshops, events, campus tours, or multicultural events each semester.
- Before adding or dropping any courses or withdrawing from college, make and keep an appointment with the TRiO counselor.
- Keep personal information current.
Do TRiO campus tours count towards the workshop requirement?
Yes. Campus tours and multicultural events count towards the workshop requirement.
Does TRiO purchase books for students?
Contact
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- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- triosss@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7376
Beth Ervin Instructor, Reading
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- Mt 8B
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- bervin@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-8023
Sydney Gatson Student Services Technician TRIO
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- L 141
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- sgatson@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7376
- (916) 630-4505
Kara Perry Counselor, TRIO
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- L 134
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- kperry1@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7426
- (916) 630-4505