What is TRIO- Iowa City?
Kirkwood Community College's TRIO Student Support Services-English as a Second Language program (TRIO- Iowa City) 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- Iowa City?
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Be enrolled in courses at Kirkwood Community College's Iowa City Campus
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Be enrolled in English Language Acquisition classes, a non-native English speaker, or speak, read, write in another language at home.
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Meet at least one of these three criteria:
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Be a First Generation student (Neither parent or guardian has a four-year college degree)
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Low Income
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Have a documented disability
How does TRIO- Iowa City Programming support students?
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Academic Advising and Support
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Financial Literacy
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Tutoring and Mentorship
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Transfer Advising
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Assistance with Applying for Scholarships
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Cultural and Civic Engagement Opportunities