906-248-3354
or
800-844-BMCC
or
by stopping by the TRiO-SSS office.
Services
Academic Workshops
Workshops such as study skills, test taking, transfer and computer awareness
will be provided in order to provide students the skills necessary to succeed.
Advising
Advisors work closely with faculty academic advisors in course selection,
scheduling and realistic class loads as well as helping students access services
provided through other BMCC resources.
Counseling
Advisors assist participants with personal issues and will provide intervention
and assist with accessing services from other agencies.
Tutorial Services
TRIO provides professional tutors to meet the needs of students in English,
Math, Business, and Computer areas.
Transfer Assistance
Assistance with transferring and visits to other campuses are provided to
students who may be planning to continue their education at four-year universities.
Financial Aid Counseling
Advisors assist students with seeking and applying for financial aid through
various grants and scholarships.
Supplies/Equipment
Calculators, recorders and laptops are available on a loan basis for students
who may need supplemental resources.
Learning Styles Counseling
Advisors will assist students in developing strong study skills and habits
by assessing the student's learning styles and how best to integrate these
into the academic environment.
Career Testing and Counseling
Advisors will assist students in matching interests and talents with majors
and/or various career options.
Financial Awards
A limited number of financial awards are available to TRiO-SSS
participants who meet additional criteria.
Eligibility
Any BMCC student
is eligible to receive TRiO-SSS services if they are
pel grant eligible and/or:
a first generation
college student
(neither parent has a four-year degree)
Application
BMCC students interested
in receiving TRiO-SSS services must complete an application and academic needs
assessment to determine eligibility. Eligibility will be reviewed and determined
by the TRiO-SSS Director. Applications may be picked up from any TRiO-SSS
staff.
