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TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program that helps students succeed in
college. We support first-generation students (whose parents don’t have a bachelor’s degree),
students from low-income backgrounds, and students with documented disabilities, providing
both academic and personal guidance along the way.

Eligibility

Serving students interested in earning a bachelor's degree and who meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Low income
  • First generation
  • Documented disability

Services

  • Academic, personal, and career advising
  • Individualized tutoring
  • Transfer degree planning
  • Assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications
  • Study skills workshops
  • Counseling
  • Cultural activities and events

About TRIO

TRIO is a federally funded program that provides low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities with valuable support and services designed to assist in student success and persistence towards graduation.

TRIO works to motivate and help students accomplish their goals by offering comprehensive individual support.

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Contact us today!

  Laura McBride

TRIO Program Coordinator

(360)442-2423
lmcbride@lowercolumbia.edu


  John Killian

Transfer and Retention Specialist
(360) 442-2424
jkillian@lowercolumbia.edu


  Matt Johnson

Transfer and Retention Specialist
(360) 442-2422
mjohnson@lowercolumbia.edu


Contact TRiO Programs

 Laura McBride, TRIO Program Coordinator

  (360) 442-2423
  lmcbride@lowercolumbia.edu

 Admissions Center 

  Admissions Center Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
(Campus closed on Fridays during Summer session)