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COS TRIO UBMS Logo.pdfCatherine Ybarra
Director of TRIO Programs
College of the Sequoias
Yissel Lemus
Student Services Specialist
O: 559.737.5400
CALLING ALL FRESHMAN!! Now is the time to apply for this program!! See Application Button Above and Brochure to the Right!
COS TRIO UBMS Brochure.pdfProgram Eligibility:
To qualify for the TRiO/SSS program, a student must be a citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States, demonstrate an academic need for services as defined by the institution AND meet at least one of the following criteria:
First-generation college student: An individual whose parents have not completed a B.A./B.S. degree
Must have the drive and desire to succeed in high school and college
Academic: Student must be enrolled in or completed at least ENGL 251 and have a 2.5 gpa or better
Low Income: Household taxable income meets the TRiO federal guidelines established by the US. Department of Education
Federal TRiO Programs
Current-Year Low-Income Levels
(Effective January 25, 2016 until further notice)
Size of Family Unit - Household Income
1 $18,090 2 $24,360
3 $30,630 4 $36,900
5 $43,170 6 $49,440
7 $55,710 8 $61,980
Program Services:
During the academic year TRIO/UBMS staff monitors each participant's scholastic progress to ensure improvement and success by providing the following services:
(Supplemental to Student Services offered at the site.)
ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING, TUTORING, CAREER GUIDANCE AND MENTORING
ACADEMIC ADVISING
REFERRALS TO CAMPUS RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
DEVELOPMENT OF A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP)
FAFSA, SCHOLARSHIP AND TRANSFER APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
ACCESS TO THE TRIO/SSS COMPUTER LAB
SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AID (AWARDED IN SPRING SEMESTERS ONLY)
ACADEMIC SUMMER BRIDGE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTS/EVENTS
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CAMPUS VISITS
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