TRIO Student Support Services is a unique resource designed to assist eligible students. To qualify for TRIO, you must meet one or more of the following requirements:
As a participant in the TRIO program, you will have free access to academic course selection and advising, transfer guidance, financial guidance and college success strategies, all designed to answer the questions and meet the needs of students like you. Students who participate in TRIO are more than twice as likely to achieve their academic goals.
You will work one-on-one with a TRIO advisor who will serve as your primary contact point and source of information on goal setting, course selection, transfer assistance, career and major exploration and financial aid. As long as you remain in good standing and are enrolled in classes at Oakton, you are eligible for TRIO services until you graduate or transfer.
TRIO hosts a variety of events and workshops during the semester. TRIO students are highly encouraged to attend.
To learn more about TRIO, please fill out the online interest form.
To apply, fill out the TRIO Request Form and email to trio@oakton.edu.
Once you've submitted your TRIO Request Form, you will be contacted to meet with a TRIO Staff Member to discuss your educational plans and learn more about the services TRIO has to offer.
To learn more about the TRIO events offered this semester, please check out our TRIO News and Events page.
Use the appointment link to schedule your academic advising appointment.
You will receive an automatic email to confirm your appointment and another one to remind you of your upcoming appointment.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, return to the to make your changes.
TRIO is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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