{"id":5,"date":"2015-04-23T17:08:42","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T17:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:07:51","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Ayden getting ready for picture.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2174\" data-id=\"2174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Ayden-Zhu.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Ayden-Zhu.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Ayden-Zhu.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Ayden-Zhu.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ayden Zhu &#8211; \u201cTRIO has helped me in so many ways in Palomar College. For example, the counselors in TRIO helped me keep track of all the classes I need to graduate on time so I can transfer to 4-year university.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"873\" alt=\"Dalia smiling.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2175\" data-id=\"2175\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Dalia-Hernandez.jpg?resize=562%2C873&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Dalia-Hernandez.jpg?w=562&amp;ssl=1 562w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Dalia-Hernandez.jpg?resize=193%2C300&amp;ssl=1 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Dalia Hernandez &#8211; \u201cTRIO helped me in so many ways. I am beyond thankful for all the support and help they provided me. I was very fortunate to be a part of this TRIO family!\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"725\" alt=\"Destiny looking happy at camera.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2176\" data-id=\"2176\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Destiny-Ramales.jpg?resize=502%2C725&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Destiny-Ramales.jpg?w=502&amp;ssl=1 502w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Destiny-Ramales.jpg?resize=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Destiny Ramales &#8211; \u201cTRIO has undoubtedly been one of the most exciting parts of my experience at Palomar because without their help, I would not have been as prepared or better equipped without them.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Luis getting ready for picture.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2178\" data-id=\"2178\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Luis-Morales.jpg?resize=412%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Luis-Morales.jpg?w=412&amp;ssl=1 412w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Luis-Morales.jpg?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Luis Morales &#8211; \u201cI am very happy and grateful that I was part of the TRIO Program. TRIO provided me the necessary tools to help overcome obstacles that I come across and the guidance I needed to be where I am right now. Everyone in the TRIO program faculty are kind individuals, always there to answer questions and encouraging students to continue their hard work.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"755\" alt=\"Mary smiling happy at the camera.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2179\" data-id=\"2179\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Mary-Kovic.jpg?resize=521%2C755&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Mary-Kovic.jpg?w=521&amp;ssl=1 521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Mary-Kovic.jpg?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mary Kovic &#8211; \u201cBeing a part of TRIO has been such a helpful resource during my stay at Palomar. I wasn\u2019t very motivated about my academics before I joined TRIO. In a way, TRIO has become my adoptive academic family that pushed me to be better.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"942\" alt=\"Rae smiling at the camera.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2180\" data-id=\"2180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Rae-Germar.jpg?resize=677%2C942&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Rae-Germar.jpg?w=677&amp;ssl=1 677w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Rae-Germar.jpg?resize=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Rae Germar &#8211; \u201cThe entire TRIO Staff has been extremely friendly and helpful, and because of them I always felt welcome whenever I visit their building. TRIO has definitely contributed to a large part of my success.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2164\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"Sarah standing in nature.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2181\" data-id=\"2181\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?resize=2164%2C2560&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?w=2164&amp;ssl=1 2164w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?resize=254%2C300&amp;ssl=1 254w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?resize=866%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 866w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C908&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?resize=1299%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1299w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?resize=1731%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2023\/01\/Sarah-Nelson-scaled.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sarah Nelson &#8211; \u201cThe TRIO program has been so important to my success at Palomar. I can honestly say without their support it would have been so difficult for me to graduate.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About TRIO SSS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a one of three original federally-funded programs authorized by Congress in the 1960&#8217;s. Our mission is to contribute to the success of first-generation, low-income students, and individuals with disabilities by supporting and empowering program participants in their academic, personal, and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-goals\">Program Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary purpose of our program is to increase the persistence and graduation rates of our student participants. We are committed to our students\u2019 successful achievement in reaching their academic goal of transferring to a four-year institution and earning a degree. We strive to provide various resources that add value to their educational journey at Palomar College and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"services\">Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All our services are student focused and include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Counseling: Academic, Career, Personal, and Transfer Advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textbook Support and School Supplies (if eligible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas Cards (If eligible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit Pass (If eligible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutoring Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship Information and Assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAFSA Information and Guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of Calculators and Computer Lab (Free Printing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Campus Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Success Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership and Personal Development Workshops and Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural Enrichment Activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College and University Search and Major Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting Academic and GPA Monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-Semester Evaluations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSS Graduation\/Transfer Recognition Ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About TRIO SSS The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a one of three original federally-funded programs authorized by Congress in the 1960&#8217;s. 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