TRiO - Student Support Services

How do I qualify?

First, you must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident and enrolled in a degree-seeking program at BMCC.

In addition, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Meet federal income guidelines -TRIO Income Chart
• Be first generation (neither parent or guardian graduated with a Bachelor's degree)
• Have a documented learning or physical disability.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, we will need to make a copy of your permanent resident card.

How do I apply?

Fill out the TRIO Application and submit income verification. Once all application materials are received, and processed through preliminary screening, a TRIO staff member will be in contact with you to set up an appointment.

You can also visit us in in Morrow Hall M-145 and we can walk you through the application process.  
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (541) 278-5855 or trio@bluecc.edu

NOTE: If you are under 25 years of age and considered a dependent for federal financial aid purposes, you must add your taxable income and your parents' together to determine eligibility.

Acceptable forms of income verification are:

(A) A signed income statement from the individual

(B) Verification from another governmental source

(C) A signed financial aid application (FAFSA) or

(D) A signed United States or Puerto Rico individual income tax return.

TRIO Application 

Selection Process

Once your application is received with all supporting documentation, your application packet will be reviewed by our TRIO Director and then an intake appointment will be set up with our TRIO Success Coach.

Selection is based upon eligibility, slots available, and the applicant's degree intent.

TRIO/SSS at BMCC is funded to serve 170 students per year.

What services are available?