The mission of TRIO is to increase the retention, graduation, and four-year institution transfer rates of program participants. All program activities are designed to help you continue your education and increase academic success.
What does TRIO provide?
- Professional tutoring, study groups, and effective study skills sessions
- Academic advising, career planning, and help with financial aid applications
- College transfer planning
- Visits to four-year schools
- Financial literacy workshops
- Personal counseling
- Scholarship workshops
- Cultural enrichment opportunities
To qualify for TRIO, you must:
- Be enrolled in an SCC program
- Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status
AND meet at least ONE of the federal eligibility criteria such as:
- Be a first-generation college student
OR - Be considered income-eligible
OR - Be a student with a disability
When you join TRIO, you can:
- Secure your own personal advisor who can help you navigate your way to a college degree or transfer
- Improve your grades by working with tutors that TRIO will help coordinate to meet your individual needs
- Work with your TRIO adviser to plan a schedule to meet your transfer/career goals
- Go on four-year college transfer tours at no charge
Learn more and apply
Find out more on the SCC TRIO Application page. You can also stop by the TRIO office to have any of your questions answered: B-110 (North Mankato campus) or B-109 (Faribault campus). Or email
Other Resources Available for Students
SCC strives to help students succeed in the classroom and at home. Check out these pages for resource information:
