trio Student support services

 

 
CONTACT INFORMATION:

Claudia Velasco

310.287.4304

velasccn@wlac.edu


Flor Sandoval

310.287.4304

sandovf@wlac.edu
 
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 located in the Institute of Student Excellence focused on increasing student retention, graduation, and transfer rates for West Los Angeles College students.
 
To qualify for the program, participants must:
  • Be a first-generation college student
  • Be low-income as defined by federal income guidelines
  • Be a U.S citizen or meet federal residence guidelines
  • Be able to attend workshops and tutoring at WLAC
Program activities and services include:
  • Student success workshops
  • Academic advising
  • Assistance with transferring to four-year institutions
  • Direct financial assistance to qualified participants
  • University tours
  • Tutoring
  • Professional mentors