Truman College TRiO program

Truman College, a city college of Chicago

The TRiO Program helps students build social networks, provides mentoring, facilitates successful transfer to four-year universities, and empowers students to succeed in college and beyond. Download an Application.

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Academic Advising

An advisor will help you make choices and decisions about courses and develop strategies for studying and managing your time. Advisors can also provide assistance with career planning, along with personal counseling.

Tutoring

Individual and group tutoring is available to SSS TRiO students – all tutoring is free of charge! Many students even make tutoring a part of their weekly schedule. Individual tutoring appointments in English, math, science, and other subjects can be arranged for TRiO participants.

Transfer Assistance

Transfer assistance includes helping you explore options at four-year schools, arranging visits to open houses, and completing financial aid and college applications. SSS TRiO staff will also accompany you to meet admissions representatives and department chairs at nearby institutions. Also, each semester we co-sponsor the Transfer Expo so that our students meet college representatives.

Financial Aid Assistance

SSS TRiO staff assist students with completing all financial aid forms required for federal and state assistance. The SSS TRiO staff will help talk the mystery out of confusing financial aid forms!

Cultural Events and Social Activities

SSS TRiO sponsors trips to local theaters, museums, and musical events. This is a great way to meet other students and to enhance learning outside of class time!

Calculator Loan Program

The SSS TRiO Program loans TI-83+ calculators to SSS TRiO students on a temporary basis to assist with academic needs.

Digital Recorder Loan Program

The SSS TRiO Program loans digital recorders to SSS TRiO students on a temporary basis to assist with academic needs.

Student Ambassador Program

We have six student ambassadors who serve as peer mentors. Peer mentors can assist you with your classes and give you tips on how to become a successful college student.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the TRiO program, you must meet the following requirements:

Be a citizen or national of the U.S. or meet the residency requirement for Federal student financial assistance.
Be enrolled at Truman or accepted for enrollment for the next academic semester.
Have a need for academic support, as determined by Truman College, in order to successfully pursue a post-secondary educational program.
Be either low-income, a first generation college student, or a student with disabilities.