1. TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM BY: STEPHANIE M. AND LILLIANA O.

2. TRiO Student Support Services is a program that provides academic services and assistance to eligible undergraduate students. This program is a federal-funded state organization through the Department of Education. This program is specifically for first generation college students and low income students.

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4. TRiO Services TRiO students are able to receive their own personal tutoring at their own available time. The student meets with the same tutor each time. He/she has the ability to establish a bond and receive more personal and academic attention. The environment is focused only on TRiO students and has a more one-to-one ratio. There’s less students in the TRiO room which aids the student to concentrate more in their studies. University Learning Center (ULC) The ULC is opened to all students enrolled at the Texas A&M International University. The student can get assistance by attending the ULC and waiting to see if a tutor is available or might have to set an appointment. The environment is more diverse; Different tutors are eligible for each subject, Supplemental Instruction Sessions are given, and the majority of the time, other tutors are tutoring at the same time, limiting one’s ability to concentrate and fully learn.

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6. The TRiO student receive the benefits such as academic advising. They are able to receive help with their degree plan and registering for the new semesters and summer sessions. Registration is available at 12:00pm by our advisors.

7. The TRiO student has the option of going to the Counselor of TRiO, Gustavo Salazar, if they feel the need to talk about any situation that they are currently going through. Each session is completely confidential and private. When Gus’s door is closed each student is aware that a counceling session is in progress.

8. Each TRiO SSS Program member is automatically accepted into the STAR Club. This club is involved throughout the academic year in a wide variety of community service activities. This club is also in charge of establishing fundraisers during the school year to raise money for scholarships. The scholarships then awards several of the club participants.

9. Many different scholarships are available, only for TRIO students.

10. Chicago Washington Las Vegas New Orleans 2013-2014 (students with most active hours include: tutoring, visiting, computer use, and counseling sessions, compete for the traveling spots.)

11. Leticia Valle Director (956)-326-2719 lvalle@tamiu.edu Gustavo Salazar, II Academic Coordinator (956)-326-2135 gustavo.salazar@tamiu.edu The TRiO Student Support Services office is located in the Billy F. Cowart Hall, Suite 207.