TRiO Student Support Services
Being a successful college student is not solely the result of enrolling in college but also involves staying in college and transferring to a four-year university. The TRiO Student Support Services Program (SSS) is a federally funded program focused on increasing student retention, graduation, and transfer rates for West Los Angeles College students.
To qualify for the program, participants must:
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Be a first-generation college student
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Be low-income as defined by federal income guidelines
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Be a U.S citizen or meet federal residence guidelines
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Be able to attend workshops and tutoring at WLAC
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Be a full-time student, enrolled in 12 units
Program activities and services include:
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Student success workshops
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Academic advising
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Assistance with transferring to four-year institutions
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University tours
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Tutoring
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Professional mentors