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TRiO SSS & SSS-ESL

TRIO Student Support Services

Federally funded program providing advising, tutoring, and resources for students facing academic and financial barriers.

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This program requires an application to participate and receive benefits.

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TRiO SSS & SSS-ESL

Who do we help?

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Students at our Woodland Campus & Colusa County Campus
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Students who qualify as first-generation, income-eligible, or have a verified disability.

View full eligibility info

Why Students Join SSS

Support that stays with you from first semester to transfer.

SSS and SSS-ESL are federally funded programs built around one goal: helping students earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year institution. SSS serves degree and transfer students; SSS-ESL serves students who are also English language learners. Both tracks are free to participants.

Academic advising

Meet one-on-one with a counselor to choose courses, explore majors, and develop an Educational Action Plan.

Tutoring and workshops

Build skills in study strategies, time management, and career exploration with individualized support.

Financial guidance

Learn how to apply for financial aid, manage money, and access scholarships and loan information.

Transfer advising

Get help preparing for transfer and completing applications to CSU, UC, and private universities.

Personal counseling and mentoring

Receive guidance to overcome personal, financial, or psychological barriers.

College and cultural excursions

Join tours and events that expose you to four-year institutions and new learning experiences.

How to Apply

Apply to TRiO SSS & SSS-ESL

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Apply Online
Apply to TRIO-SSS or SSS-ESL

Eligibility Details

To be considered, applicant must be a Woodland Community College student holding a U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status and meet one or more of the following:

First generation (neither parent graduated with a bachelor’s degree or higher)
Be income-eligible (as determined by the federal government)
have a verified disability
demonstrate academic need and desire to graduate with an Associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year institution
To qualify for SSS-STEM, applicant MUST ALSO intend to a major in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) field such as
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Earth Science
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Physics
- Pre-Medicine or Pre-Pharmacy

Appointments

Current TRiO students are welcome to talk to us in person or on Zoom with any questions you may have. Schedule an appointment online with Joanna Ramirez at the link below.

Schedule appointment