TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO at NWC

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TRiO Students

 

Eligibility

You are eligible for TRiO Student Support Services if all of the following statements apply to you:

  1. I am a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
  2. I have been admitted to Northwest College.
  3. I am seeking a certificate or degree (an associate's or a bachelor's).
  4. I plan to graduate with an associate's degree and/or transfer to a four-year college within the next three to four years.
  5. I do not already have an associate's or bachelor's degree.
  6. I meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • First generation (none of those who raised me has a bachelor's degree)
    • Low income (taxable income at or below 150% of national poverty level) Federal Low Income level table
    • Documented disability (physical, psychological, emotional, or learning) that significantly impacts my ability to succeed in college.
  7. I have academic need with study, test-taking, time management, or money management strategies; transfer and career; navigating the college system; support of my efforts.

Application

We encourage you to apply for TRIO Student Support Services! Click the button below to access a PDF version of the application:

TRiO Application

What we offer

  • Friendly and helpful professional staff (here to answer ANY questions you may have)
  • 5 study and hang-out areas for TRIO students
  • Technology (recorders, laptops, calculators) and text book loans 
  • FAFSA and scholarship application assistance
  • Academic planning and success assistance
  • NWC network computers and printer/copier/fax access
  • Peer mentors and extra support from the TRIO learning community
  • Career development and degree selection assistance
  • Referral to resources (on and off campus)
  • Financial literacy and budgeting help
  • Student help workshops on a variety of topics
  • Cultural events and trips to universities (meals, lodging, and transportation on us)

More details about what we offer

Did you know

Did you know that almost 50% of the students who enroll in college do not complete a degree? One big reason is many students do not understand the college system and the action they need to take to be successful.

TRIO Student Support Services is a TRiO program funded by the Department of Education to provide eligible students with help so they can successfully earn their college degrees.

Our staff members and peer mentors are committed to helping you navigate and succeed in college.



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This is a student support services federal TRiO program funded by a continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Additional funding has also been provided by the University of Wyoming’s College Access Challenge Grant to purchase student and staff access to MAP-Works.