TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Services at BTC is aimed at helping students adjust to college life, succeed in classes, graduate with a degree or certificate, and start a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
TRIO Student Support Services at BTC is 100% federally funded in the amount of $261,888 for the 2021-2022 year.
Benefits of Joining TRIO
TRIO provides students with free resources and services such as,
- A personal coach, who helps students navigate the college process, find funding, and make the most out of their college experience
- A supportive community of BTC students and staff members
- Personalized academic tutoring in Math & English
- TRIO Lounge with computers and a printer, as well as snacks
- Cultural events and student leadership opportunities
- Personalized support to help students successfully graduate!
- TRIO graduation honor cord
TRIO Eligibility
To qualify, students should meet ALL of the following criteria:
- A US Citizen or permanent resident
- Enrolled or plan to enroll full-time at BTC (12+ credits per quarter)
- Working on their first college degree
- Demonstrate a need for academic support
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or other equivalent qualification for federal student aid
Additionally, students must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following:
- Have limited income
- Be a first-generation student (neither parent graduated from a four-year college)
- Have a documented physical, medical, psychological, or learning disability
If you have questions about eligibility or need assistance please email us at trio@btc.edu
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining TRIO please fill out our online application and we will contact you to get you scheduled to meet with a coach.
Contact Us
TRIO Staff
Kelly Vogel, Interim TRIO Director, Student Success Coach
kvogel@btc.edu
360.752.8546
Joanna Baxley, Interim Student Success Coach
jbaxley@btc.edu
360.752.8547
Amy Redfern, Interim Project Assistant
aredfern@btc.edu
360.752.8545
Out until Mid-Fall:
Amy Navarro, TRIO Director
anavarro@btc.edu
360.752.8545
General TRIO Contact info
Hours and Contacts
Regular Hours
BTC is operating remotely - email and calls only
M to Th: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
F: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.