The Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO Program at Piedmont Technical College is a federally-funded college opportunity program through the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to:  increase college retention and graduation rates; increase the transfer rates from a two-year to a four-year college or university; and foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of students from low-income households, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities. The program provides a variety of free support services, resources, and activities for selected student participants of the program, including:

• Academic, Career, Personal and/or Transfer Advising/Counseling and Coaching
• College Readiness, Leadership Development, and Life Skills Training
• Peer and Professional Tutoring and Mentoring Services
• Exposure to cultural/educational events/activities and excursions
• College Tours and other activities to assist in securing admission and financial assistance for enrollment in a four-year college or university
• Student Success Workshops focused on Academics, Financial Literacy, Financial Aid and Scholarships, College Transfer, and Career Readiness

Additional information, including how to apply, can be obtained on the SSS website, in the Student Success Center (101-A), or by telephone at (864) 941-8385.

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