TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is an academic success program 100% funded by the US Department of Education. To be eligible for the program, a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the US, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an associate degree/certificate program, and meet one or more of the program eligibility requirements.

TRIO SSS is designed to support its students in completing their associate's degree, diploma, or certificate program and/or transferring to a 4-year college or university. Students must be enrolled in college-level classes (ENG 100, MAT 101/152 or higher; reading not required). Students who have previously earned a degree (Associate or Bachelors at any college) are not eligible for the program

Eligibility
  • Is a first-generation college student (neither parent has obtained a four-year bachelor degree); and/or
  • Meets the US Department of Education taxable income level listed in application; and/or
  • Is registered and or approved with MTC’s Counseling and Career Services to receive accommodations
Services
  • Academic advising for some academic program areas
  • Individualized academic counseling, career planning/exploration, and success tools
  • Academic mentoring (available for specific courses)
  • Computers dedicated for SSS student use (and free printing for classes)
  • Personalized guidance for students interested in the 4-year college transfer path, virtual and in-person college visits
  • Assistance renewing/completing the FAFSA
  • Scholarship opportunities (MTC has an SSS scholarship.)

SSS Program Application Form

Contact Us

Airport Campus Office
Student Center Room 201
803.822.3032

Beltline Campus Office
Wade Martin Room 236
803.738.7841

NameTitleEmailPhone
E. Jim OreeDirectororeee@midlandstech.edu803.822.3030
Ginger CromerAcademic Advisor & Transfer Specialistcromerg@mdilandstech.edu803.822.3071
Vicky GravesAcademic Advisor & Transfer Specialistvickylgraves@midlandstech.edu803.822.3033
No'el LeeOffice Assistantleen@midlandstech.edu803.822.3031
Taylor MartinAcademic & Transfer Coordinatortaylorbmartin@midlandstech.edu803.738.7662