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Greetings! Thank you so much for visiting our website. Below you will find valuable information and opportunities. Our college is known for graduating successful students and sending the brightest and energetic students to many renowned universities across the nation. If you are a student at Daley, please take the time to make an investment into your future and career by participating in the TRIO program. Someone once told me that if you don’t know where you are going, then any road will take you there. Once you become a TRiO scholar, we can guarantee that your pathway in life will be successful! I guarantee you will not be disappointed!
All the best,
Sherry M. Hunter, Director, TRIO Student Support Services
Richard J. Daley College
WHAT IS TRiO Student Support Services?
Our nation has asserted a commitment to provide educational opportunities for all Americans, regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.
In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life.
These programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and are referred to as the TRIO Programs. While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education by assisting low-income, disabled and first generation students to stay in college until they earn their baccalaureate degrees. Participants receive tutoring, advisement and career counseling, etc. Students are now being served at 938 colleges and university nationwide.
As mandated by Congress, two-thirds of the students served must come from families with incomes under $24,000 (i.e., a family of four). In most cases, parents do not have higher education experience and do not understand the postsecondary process. We look for students who show some form of academic need and demonstrate a commitment to completing a college education. Commitment to our program participation and guidelines plays a major factor in the selection process.
Built on Relationships
As most TRiO Programs serve fewer that 250 students, TRiO staff has an opportunity to work one on one with each TRiO student. Unlike traditional advising programs, TRiO staff gets to know each student on a first name basis. The TRiO Staff members are personally committed to the success of their students. In addition, over a period of several months, TRiO staff builds both personal and professional relationships with their students. Such positive relationships are critical to the success of every TRiO Program.
The staff of each TRiO program creates a climate of support for students as they strive to complete their college education. As a result of these strong positive relationships, many TRiO college graduates periodically return to their programs to encourage and inspire current students.
Comprehensive and Cultural Activities
The academic and human services as administered through TRiO Programs are comprehensive and must go far beyond the traditional services offered by college advisors. Many students in the TRiO Programs receive assistance in obtaining internships, career counseling and information, academic planning, scholarship opportunities and mentoring. In addition, students receive assistance in completing college admission to four year institutions and financial aid applications, tutorial services and exposure to cultural events.
If interested in applying for the TRiO Students, call or visit our office to fill out the program application, bring copies of last year completed tax returns, copy of Social Security Information statements (if applicable), copy of completed FAFSA or SAR and a statement of why you would like to be selected for the program. The TRiO Student Support Services require students to participate until they graduate or transfer to another college or university.
How can I find out more about the TRiO Learning Center?
To learn more, review the TRiO brochure or call the TRiO Learning Center at 838-7920. You may also stop by the TLC Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM located in the Student Services Office, Room 1111 at Daley College. A TRiO staff member will explain how to apply to be a TRiO student. You may also download, print, and mail the application to Attention: TRiO Student Support Services Room 1111, 7500 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60652.
Contact Us
TRIO/Student Support Services
Richard J. Daley College
Sherry M. Hunter, MS
Director of TRIO/Student Support Services
(773) 838-7767 or
(773) 838-7920
Room 1111c
Email: shunter21@ccc.edu
The TRIO program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov).