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Welcome to the TRiO - Student Support Services Program
at Grays Harbor College!
We are Here to Help!
We provide all sorts of different assistance to students who are new or unfamiliar with the college system. Our program’s activities are designed to increase our students academic success at the college and assist you in your transfer to four- year schools.
We are a federally funded TRiO program and get to work with up to 160 students at a time. This gives us a real chance to take the time to get to know you and find out how we can best help.
What do we do?
The most important thing that we do is Process Education, teaching you how to be successful in the college environment. There are many excellent faculty here who will teach you specific academic material, but we will teach you how to make it through college with flying colors. This all comes together in the development of an Individual Action Plan, where you outline your path to success and we help you meet your goals.
Along with teaching you how to be successful in college, we offer: |
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● Academic Assistance |
● Writing Instruction |
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● Transfer Planning |
● College catalogs and materials |
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● Learning style assessment |
● Contact with college recruiters |
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● College visits/tours |
● College Application Strategy |
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● Long Term Academic Planning |
● Provide college skills workshops |
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● Scholarship writing |
● Cultural and Education Events |
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● Reading efficiency |
● FAFSA completion |
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● Financial Aid Preparation and Assistance
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How can you get started?
We look at a few things to get you started; are you eligible, do you have need, and do you want to complete a four-year degree.
To be eligible, you must be:
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Currently enrolled or accepted to Grays Harbor College.
A member of one or more of the following:
· A first-generation college student (meaning that neither parent has received a four-year degree prior to the student turning 18).
· Low-income based on federal standards, if you receive a Pell Grant you may qualify.
· Have a documented physical or learning disability.
· Motivated to graduate from Grays Harbor College.
What’s next?
We sit down and chat about your plans here at the college. We then look to see if there are areas where we could be helpful in your academic pursuits. During this conversation we look at your school experience in the past, present, and your goals for the future to see if there are areas we could help with. For some students it’s one thing and for others it is a combination of factors. Either way, we can help!
What’s your next step?
Stop by our office and talk with us! We are located on the first floor of the Spellman Library Building, room 1514. You can also call us at (360) 538- 4076 or email trio@ghc.edu
We are looking forward to talking with you soon!
JEB Thornton Julie Skokan Madelene Matthews
Director Student Support Specialist Program Assistant
360.538.4022 360.538.4036 360.538.4076
jthornto@ghc.edu jskokan@ghc.edu mmatthew@ghc.edu
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U.S. Department of Education TRIO program, TRIO - Student Support Services
is 100% federally funded at $880,000 for 4-year grant cycle.