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 for math, writing and other subjects
- Workshops, cultural events and student leadership opportunities
- TRIO Student Lounge with computers and printer access
- 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.
TRIO Student Employment
TRIO is hiring Student Ambassadors for the 2022-23 year!
Get paid to be involved on campus, build community and support fellow students! For more information, review and submit a TRIO Student Ambassador Interest Form.
Contact Us
General TRIO Contact Info
TRIO Staff
Laura Singletary, TRIO Director and Coach
lsingletary@btc.edu
360.752.8545
Kelly Vogel, Student Success Coach
kvogel@btc.edu
360.752.8546