The TRIO program offers eligible students a rich variety of services intended to support your academic, personal, and social needs as you work to achieve your dreams.

  • Academic, career, and personal counseling
  • Transfer planning and campus visits
  • Priority registration for classes
  • Academic support: tutoring, workshops, mentorship, and technology access
  • Financial aid, financial literacy, and scholarship assistance
  • Cultural enrichment activities, such as museum visits, events, and performances

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services designed to promote academic success.

Our goal is to provide first-generation students, low-income students and/or students with physical or learning disabilities with resources and services to earn a certificate or graduate with an associate degree, AND transfer to a four-year university.

Service Hours & Location

Times after 4:30 are for counseling appointments only.

On Campus

Mon ‑ Wed:

Thu:

Fri:

8 am - 6 pm

8 am - 5:30 pm

8 am - 1 pm

Online

Mon / Thu:

Tue:

Wed:

Fri:

8 am - 4:30 pm

8 am - 6:30 pm

9 am - 7 pm

8 am - 1 pm

Contact Us

Visit:

Call:

Email:

Building 5 - 5100

(650) 738-4161

Michael Cozart: cozartm@smccd.edu

Tutoring Assistance

To receive tutoring assistance, TRIO students should be enrolled in one of the following courses:

  • MATH 650: Mathematics Supplement (0.5-1 units; Pass/No Pass)
  • ENGL 650: English Supplement (0.5-1 units; Pass/No Pass)
  • LSKL 800:  Supplemental Learning Assistance (0.5-1 units; Pass/No Pass)
  • LSKL 803: Supervised Peer Tutoring (0 units; Noncredit) 
  • The TRIO Director is Michael Cozart. TRIO applicants must complete an intake interview with the TRIO Director to determine eligibility to participate in the program.
  • The TRIO Counselors are Brianna Clay and Janelle Reza. Students need to meet with a TRIO counselor twice a semester to update their educational plan, discuss academic support needs, and review transfer plans.
  • For help with English, Reading, and ESOL, the English Lab Coordinator is Chanel Daniels. TRIO students should make appointments with Professor Daniels to devise a study plan at the beginning of the semester.
  • For help with math, the Math Lab Coordinator is Miranda Wang. TRIO students should make appointments with Professor Wang to devise a study plan at the beginning of the semester.