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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 2024-2025 FAFSA.
  • Complete and submit Columbia State TRiO and TRiO Summer Bridge applications.

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TRIO students are always up to something.

Recently students went to UT Southern for a campus tour. Afterwards, we went to the Polk House. We also went to a Chargers basketball game and cheered on our TRiO students on the team. Check out our photos to see how much fun we have!

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Our Mission
The mission of the TRiO/Student Support Services program is to provide underrepresented student populations with the added support mechanisms needed to meet the challenges of higher education. Through the development of academic and personal skills, the program focuses on increasing student retention and promoting degree completion.

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

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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.