Trio: Student Support Services

Our mission is your success.

Trio Student Support Services (SSS) offers a powerful support network that combines academic, financial and personal support into one program. Trio SSS is designed for first generation college students, income-eligible students and students with disabilities. Our mission is to surround you with the guidance, encouragement and opportunities you need to thrive in college, graduate and transfer successfully.

• Explore the benefits.
• Find out if you're eligible.

Please note: Trio SSS is available at CCBC Essex and CCBC Catonsville.

What makes Trio SSS stand out?

• Personalized guidance: academic advising and degree planning tailored to your goals.
• Priority tutoring: one-on-one tutoring for targeted academic help that's built around your schedule.
• Financial education: help with financial literacy and management.
• Transfer preparation: transfer and career guidance to prepare for life after CCBC.
• Community connection: cultural, social and leadership opportunities to broaden your college experience.

Eligibility

Eligible CCBC students must be US citizens or permanent residents and meet at least one of the following three guidelines:

• Be a first-generation college student: neither parent has a bachelor's degree.
• Be income-eligible: eligible for a Pell Grant or 150% of federal government poverty level. 
• Have a documented disability: documented physical, emotional or learning disability on file with Student Accessibility Services.