TNCC : TRiO Student Support Services Program : Available Services

Counseling Services
The TRiO (Student Support Services) director and counselor are available daily for scheduled or walk-in counseling appointments. Participants may receive counseling services for academic, personal or career needs. Participants are required to schedule at least three counseling sessions per semester to assess academic progress/needs, map transfer plans, and evaluate goals and to complete personal assessment instruments on study skills, learning styles, personality type and career interest. As a result of counseling, students may be referred to appropriate on or off campus resources for additional support.
Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance/Supplemental Grant Aid
The TRiO office staff work closely with the school’s Financial Aid office and are able to help students navigate the federal student aid process. In addition, the program staff is able to help students identify and complete scholarship applications, review essays and serve as references. TRiO Program participants who receive Pell grants are eligible to apply for special grant awards (minimum of $400) each semester. participants who are at risk of dropping out due to lack of funds, are in good academic standing, who fully participate in program services that include attendance at workshops, cultural activities, tutoring and counselor contacts, have a term GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have participated in the TRiO program for two consecutive semesters will be eligible to apply.
Tutoring Services
TRiO coordinates free tutoring services with TNCC’s Tutorial Learning Center. Other resources are also coordinated with the College Math and Writing Center. Tutoring may be requested voluntarily, referred by an instructor or recommended by TS³ staff. Tutoring is an important key to establishing basic study skills and surviving challenging courses. Please contact Susan Graves at gravess@tncc.edu or 757-825-2804 to find out more information about tutoring services.
College Success Skills Development
TRiO's "Lunch and Learn” seminars, in conjunction with the Office of Student Development, target college success skills such as time management, test taking, study skills, stress management, learning styles and critical thinking. Workshops are purposely scheduled during the lunch hour in order for participants to eat for free and learn at the same time! These seminars offer concrete processes/ideas that give the participants academic/personal tools which enable them to be successful students. A copy of the seminar schedule is available in the TRiO office and Office of Student Development.
Cultural, Educational and Enrichment Activities
These activities, along with civic engagement and experiential activities are an integral component to TRiO. They offer exposure to various artistic and cultural expressions; increase awareness of music, art, theatre, travel, food, sporting events and cultural diversity and allow participants to learn more about the community in which they live. Experiential activities are available to expose participants to career and vocational areas of interest. In this effort, the program sponsors special trips, activities and lectures each semester. Examples include trips to Washington, D.C., participating in tours at state and national museums, attending theater events and other must see performances/events.
Assistance for Students with Disabilities
TRiO works in conjunction with Disabled Student Services to provide students with academic accommodations in order to reduce barriers to success. To receive academic accommodations, a student with a disability must first be registered with TNCC’s Disability Counselor. TRiO staff works with students with disabilities to assist them in advocating their needs and providing additional academic and personal support.