TRiO Commencement Spring 2024
Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge is an educational pre-college orientation designed to assist with the successful transition to college. This is for new TRiO students and is at no cost.
Participants will receive college credit for the required College Success course (COLS 101).
July 15 - 19, 2024
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Columbia Campus; Hickman 121
Participants need to:
- Be fully admitted to Columbia State and plan to enroll into fall courses.
- Complete the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 FAFSA.
- If using TN Promise, complete eight hours of community service by July 1.
- Complete and submit Columbia State TRiO and TRiO Summer Bridge applications.
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Eligibility
TRiO eligibility is determined by federal regulations. To qualify, a student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
- Be income eligible (according to federal guidelines)
- Have a documented disability
Interested in applying for Columbia State’s TRiO Program?
To apply for the TRiO Student Support Services, submit a completed TRiO application. Then schedule an appointment to meet with the director or adviser, who will determine eligibility and work with you to develop an educational success plan.
Services Provided
- Academic Coaching
- Career Exploration
- College and University Visits
- Cultural and Social Engagement Events
- Financial Literacy
- Assistance with FAFSA
- Registration Assistance
- Student Success Lunch and Learns
- Transfer Support
- Tutoring Services
- Summer Bridge
Helpful Links
The Federal TRiO Programs (TRiO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post baccalaureate programs. The goal of Student Support Services (SSS) is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.