TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Application

TRIO Student Graduate with Orca Mascot 
TRIO Student Support Services at Whatcom Community College is a federally-funded program that helps students get acquainted with college life, succeed in classes, graduate with a degree or certificate, and start a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. TRIO pairs each student with a coach who customizes services to meet the student's unique needs.

BENEFITS OF JOINING TRIO 

  • A personal academic coach, who helps students navigate the college process and plan their studies 
  • A personal financial coach, who helps students maximize their financial aid, apply for scholarships, and save money 
  • Free 24/7 online tutoring in 300+ subjects.  
  • Free group trips to visit universities and enjoy off-campus events
  • A small, supportive community of students and staff
TRIO ELIGIBILITY
HOW TO APPLY
CONTACT US / STAFF BIOS

Group of TRIO Student Graduates

The U.S. Department of Education provides $261,888 in annual funding for the TRIO Student Support Services program. 

About Whatcom: Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA is regularly recognized as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute. The College, a destination for cybersecurity, healthcare and business studies, offers two bachelor of applied science degrees, transfer degrees, career and workforce preparation, online courses, and community education classes. For more information, visit whatcom.edu.