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What is TRIO SSS?
TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded program to help students attain an Associate’s Degree, certificate, and/or transfer to a 4-year university. The SSS staff is dedicated to:
- Promoting academic support so students can successfully obtain their college degree.
- Providing individualized academic advising to help individuals achieve their educational goals.
- Assisting students with overcoming barriers to their college success.
- Providing an environment that recognizes the diversity of backgrounds and learning styles of the individuals served.
How TRIO SSS Can Help You
The TRIO Student Support Services staff is dedicated to helping you navigate college successfully. They offer individual services and group workshops to help you attain your educational goals. Some of the services benefiting you are:
- Individualized tutoring
- Personal and career counseling
- Academic and career workshops
- Transfer assistance
- Financial aid assistance
- Cultural activities
Eligible Students
- First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year degree)
- Limited income
- Documented learning or physical disability
Applications
TRIO Student Support Services is currently only accepting completed applications electronically. Please follow the link below to access an electronic version of the application. Instructions for submission are on the last page of the application.
Completed applications MUST be emailed from an Owens Community College Student email account.
No paper applications will be accepted at this time.
To Apply
To apply, please fill out an application >>.
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Contact Us
Visit us in College Hall Room 120.
(567) 661-7274
studentsupportservices@owens.edu
TRIO Student Support Services
Owens State Community College
PO Box 10,000
Toledo, Ohio 43699
Students, take our survey!
Survey for TRIO SSS Students, Spring 2020 End of Semester
Tutor Contact Information
Terrie Clay, Writing Tutor
terrie_clay@owens.edu
Erik Sorensen, Writing Tutor
erik_sorensen@owens.edu
Christina Sigley, Math Tutor
christina_sigley@owens.edu
James Ellinger, Math Tutor
james_ellinger@owens.edu
Staff
LaShawn Staples
Academic Coach Representative
(567) 661-2185
lashawn_staples@owens.edu
Lindsey Minnig
Academic Coach Representative
(567) 661-2056
lindsey_minnig@owens.edu
TRIO Student Support Services Mission:
The TRIO Student Support Services Program at Owens State Community College is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Program activities and services are designed to increase academic performance and promote responsibility, integrity, and personal growth. Our mission is to provide individualized support to eligible students in order to assist them with persistence in obtaining an Associate Degree, certificate, and/or transfer to a 4-year university.