Gavilan College -> TRIO

Who May Participate?

If accepted into the Student Support Services (SSS) program, you will be expected to maintain sufficient contact with the program by participating in activities, meet with your SSS Counselor regularly, and follow through with "prescribed" activities such as tutoring, study skills sessions, and workshops. The program is long term and you will be given access to all services until you graduate from Gavilan Community College.

How to Qualify for the TRIO Program

YOU MUST:

Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
Maintain at least 9 units per semester (Fall & Spring) and be working toward a degree at Gavilan College and/or planning to transfer to a four year university.
Have 45 (attempted) units or less and be in academic good standing (GPA 2.0 and above).
Not be a current or past participant of Gavilan College's EOPS program.
Have an academic need and be:
- Financially limited, according to Federal income criteria and/or
- A first generation college student (meaning neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree), or
- A student with a verified disability

HOW TO APPLY

TRIO Application- No longer accepting applications for Fall 2010. TRIO will begin accepting applications for Spring 2011 on January 3, 2011.

*Please submit completed application to TRIO Office with a copy of your parent's 2009 Federal 1040 Tax Forms if you are a dependent student. If you are independent, please submit a copy of your 2009 Federal Tax Forms.