TRiO-SSS

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, seeks to assist low-income, first generation college students to complete their degrees and transfer to four-year institutions. Currently, COD supports three TRIO SSS programs: SSS-ACES, SSS-DSPS and the SSS-Veterans programs. The programs provide free one-on-one counseling, graduation and transfer assistance, tutorial services, college tours, and priority enrollment for eligible participants. 

All SSS programs are open to any COD student who meets low-income criteria and who would be the first in their family to attain a college degree. SSS-ACES serves the general student population while SSS-DSPS has a similar eligibility criteria; however, it has a special focus on assisting students who have verified disabilities. The SSS-Veterans program aims to help veteran students succeed academically. The eligibility requirements are the same as the other two SSS programs; however, participants must be military veterans or reservists.  Spanish translation is available upon request. La traducción en español está disponible a la petición.

Students interested in participating in the programs should visit the following TRIO offices in South Annex rooms 10 & 12 or call the following numbers:

    SSS-ACES: 760.776.7347
    SSS-DSPS: 760.636.7974
    SSS-Veterans: 760.674.7805