TRIO Student Support Services


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What is TRIO SSS?

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded program to help students attain an Associate 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.
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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 excursions
  • Leadership opportunities
  • National Educational Support System

Eligible Students

  • First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year degree)
  • Limited income
  • Documented learning or physical disability

Refer a Student

Refer a student to TRIO here. >>

Request Tutoring

Fill out our Tutor Request Form. >>

Apply to TRIO SSS

TRIO Student Support Services is currently only accepting completed applications electronically.

Click through our videos below to discover what inspires our First Gen students and hear their advice on how to be successful in college.

First Gen Takeover - Hermalyn Manglona
First Gen Takeover - Hermalyn Manglona
First Gen Takeover - Emmanuel Onyia
First Gen Takeover - Emmanuel Onyia
First Gen Takeover - Kristin Price
First Gen Takeover - Kristin Price
First Gen Takeover - Scott Deaner
First Gen Takeover - Scott Deaner
First Gen Takeover - Rene Downour
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Staff

Brandon Gaddy

Brandon Gaddy
Director, TRIO Programs
(567) 661-7274
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Lindsey Minnig

Lindsey Whitcomb
Assistant Director
(567) 661-2056
Email Lindsey >>

LaShawn Staples

LaShawn Staples
Academic Engagement Specialist
(567) 661-2185
Email Lashawn >>

Tessa Gawrych

Tessa Gawrych
Project Coordinator, TRIO Programs
(567) 661-7547
Email Tessa >>

Contact Us

(567) 661-7300 | studentsupportservices@owens.edu

College Hall Room 140
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TRIO Student Support Services
Owens State Community College
30335 Oregon Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551