TRIO SSS
We're here for you!
Work with an advisor in a one-on-one setting and get to know them on a first name basis.
We help you do your best
Set specific and measurable academic goals designed with just you in mind. TRIO SSS offers you opportunities to develop and build leadership skills so you grow both academically and outside of college.
We help you figure out college
Get help with financial aid forms and applications to colleges. Meet and build relationships with other students through TRIO SSS activities. These fellow students who are pursuing their college and career dreams just like you!
Our students get better grades, they transfer, and they graduate!
TRIO SSS students get better grades, are more likely to achieve their educational goals, and graduate with their BA than similar students who aren't in the program.
Why TRIO?
What do we do?
- New Student Online Orientation
- Tutoring Resources
- Academic Advising and Priority Registration
- Leadership Skill Building
- Career Exploration and Planning
- Success Workshops
- College Visits & Transfer Advising
- Test-Taking & Study Skills Help
- First-Generation College Support
- TRIO SSS only Computer lab
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Assistance
- TRIO SSS Grant Aid
St. Louis University
Typical campus visits:
- Buena Vista University
- Culver-Stockton College
- Iowa State University
- Mt. Mercy College
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Western Illinois University
Leadership activities:
- Team Building Events
- Iowa TRIO Student Leadership Conference
- Iowa TRIO Day at the Capitol
- Campus & Community Volunteer Events
TRIO SSS Stressbusters
Western Illinois University
University of Iowa
Eligibility Requirements
Are you...
- A United States citizen or permanent resident?
- A first generation college student (neither parent has a Bachelor's degree?)
- You meet federal income guidelines (PELL eligible)?
- You work with the Accessibility Center on campus?
- Enrolled in credit classes?
- Planning to transfer to another college after SCC to get your Bachelor's degree?
- Looking for ways to make the most out of college?
Apply for TRIO SSS
Student Resources
The more you know the less you'll owe. Learn more about managing your tuition, budget, and bills.
Visit the GradReady websiteThe SCC Foundation provides over $250,000 in scholarship assistance to SCC students every year. Apply once and the right scholarship will find YOU.
Apply for ScholarshipsLearn more about where your degree can take you from SCC's Careeronestop.
Explore careers, salaries & jobsOnline help with study skills, test taking, writing, and more can be found at Student Lingo.
Get help with studyingQuestions? Contact us
West Burlington Campus
Room 213
(319) 208-5159
triosss@scciowa.edu
Keokuk Campus
Room 101
(319) 313-1998
triosss@scciowa.edu
TRIO SSS Staff
Sarah Schwartz
Project Director
West Burlington & Keokuk: (319) 208-5157
Email: sschwartz@scciowa.edu
Stephanie Ball
Project Advisor - West Burlington
Phone: (319) 208-5161
Email: sball@scciowa.edu
(Vacant)
Project Advisor - Keokuk
Phone: (319) 313-1998