TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Programs

Greeley Campus - Student Commons, Room 240
Phone: (970) 339-6372 

Email: triosss@aims.edu
Website: www.aims.edu/student/trio

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Programs

The mission of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at Aims Community College is to assist first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities in achieving maximum academic success and career readiness. TRIO SSS empowers students to develop the academic skills and experiences necessary to complete their postsecondary educational goals.

TRIO services are available to students at all Aims campuses, with the main TRIO office located on the Greeley Campus.

Both TRIO SSS programs-Classic and STEM-offer benefits and support to historically underrepresented students. TRIO staff work closely with eligible students to help them successfully reach their academic, transfer, and career goals.

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Our Two SSS Programs

• TRIO Classic Grant
  Supports, serves, and encourages students who are pursuing a wide variety of degrees and certificates at Aims Community College.

• TRIO STEM Grant
  Provides academic support, resources, and opportunities to students pursuing degrees or careers with an emphasis in science, technology, engineering, math, or health sciences.

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TRIO Benefits

Students who qualify and are accepted into the program receive access to:

• Free tutoring
• Academic, transfer, graduation, and career planning
• Financial aid connections, scholarship guidance, and financial literacy resources
• College tours and cultural events
• Student development workshops
• Study area with computer and printer access
• Priority registration
• Opportunities to build community and a sense of belonging

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Eligibility Requirements

TRIO SSS - Classic

This program serves students pursuing a wide variety of degrees and certificates at Aims. To qualify, students must:

• Be accepted to or enrolled at Aims Community College
• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent earned a bachelor’s degree)
• Have a financial need (based on FAFSA and federal low-income guidelines)
• Have a documented disability on file at Aims
• AND meet the following:
  • Demonstrate academic need
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Maintain Good Academic Standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TRIO SSS - STEM

This program is designed for students pursuing academic and/or career paths in science, technology, engineering, math, or health sciences. To qualify, students must:

• Be accepted to or enrolled at Aims Community College
• Be a first-generation college student
• Have a financial need (based on FAFSA and federal low-income guidelines)
• Have a documented disability on file at Aims
• AND meet the following:
  • Demonstrate academic need
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Maintain Good Academic Standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher