What is TRiO?
TRiO Student Support Services provides one-on-one assistance to first generation and income eligible students, and students with disabilities. TRiO seeks to foster and promote a student’s academic, professional and personal growth while they are a part of the program.
TRiO Services
- Financial Aid Assistance and Resources
- Tutorial Services – Individual, Group, or Drop-In Tutoring
- Workshops and cultural events – skills, budgeting, and museum tours, etc.
- Transfer tours – tours each semester to a four-year institution
- Services provided free of charge to TRiO Student Support Services participants.
Eligibility
Students must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- First-generation: A student whose parents have never earned a bachelor’s degree.
- Income Eligible: An individual whose family’s taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150% of the poverty level.
- A student who has a documented disability.
Required Forms
- TRiO Application
- Income Statement
- Waiver of Liability
- Student Agreement
- Photo Release
- Graduation Action Plan
- Exit Form
Additional Forms
Helpful Information
- Financial Literacy Website
- Calendar
- Newsletter
- Healthy Technology Use & Internet Safety
- Stress and Anxiety Management
- Healthy Daily Habits
- Importance of Discipline
- Tips for Online Classes
- Tips on Staying Motivated
Meet Our TRiO SSS Team
Alexa Winsor
Director of TRiO Student Support Services
(719) 384-6835
alexa.winsor@otero.edu
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Bethany Bender
TRiO Advisor/Success Coach
(719) 384-6815
bethany.bender@otero.edu
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Joseph Eubank
TRiO Advisor/Success Coach
(719) 384-6944
joseph.eubank@otero.edu
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Aaliyah Trujillo
TRiO Administrative Outreach Associate
(719) 384-6846
aaliyah.trujillo2@otero.edu
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