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TRIO SSS - ESL

TRIO program office of Kirkwood Community College. Student Support Services - ESL

TRIO Student Support Services - ESL

What is TRIO Student Support Services - ESL?

Kirkwood Community College's TRIO Student Support Services-English as a Second Language program (TRIO SSS - ESL) is a federally funded program under the U.S. Department of Education. We provide opportunities for academic, social, and cultural development for multilingual students.

Who can join TRIO SSS - ESL?

  1. Be enrolled in credit classes at Kirkwood Community College.

  2. Be enrolled in English Language Acquisition classes (at least Level 5), a non-native English speaker, or speak, read, write in another language at home.

  3. Meet at least one of these three criteria:

    1. Be a First Generation student (Neither parent or guardian has a four-year college degree)

    2. Low Income

    3. Have a documented disability

How does TRIO SSS - ESL programming support students?  

  1. Academic Advising and Support

  2. Financial Literacy

  3. Tutoring and Mentorship

  4. Transfer Advising

  5. Assistance with Applying for Scholarships

  6. Cultural and Civic Engagement Opportunities