TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) SOAR & STEM

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What is TRIO Student Support Services SOAR (SSS-SOAR) and Student Support Services STEM (SSS-STEM)?

TRIO Student Support Services SOAR (SSS-SOAR) and Student Support Services STEM (SSS-STEM) are free federal programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The programs support eligible CRC students, from traditionally underserved populations, in their academic, social, and professional pursuits.

SSS-SOAR supports CRC students across all majors, while SSS-STEM specifically supports CRC students in the fields of STEM: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health sciences. Both programs focus on increasing CRC’s retention, graduation, and transfer rates.

What services are provided?

TRIO SSS-SOAR/SSS-STEM services include:

Academic advising
Academic support/tutoring
College/University campus tours
Career advising and preparation
Cultural activities
College success workshops
Financial literacy
Priority registration
Peer and faculty mentoring

Am I eligible to participate in SOAR?

To be eligible for TRIO SSS-SOAR, you must be enrolled at CRC and also meet one of the following:

First-generation college student*
*neither parent/legal guardian has earned a bachelor's degree
Meet federal income eligibility
Documented disability

Additionally, you must have the goals of transferring to a four-year university and/or graduating with an A.A./A.S. degree.

Am I eligible to participate in STEM?

To be eligible for TRIO SSS-STEM, you must meet the following criteria:

Enrolled at CRC
U.S. citizen or permanent resident

And also meet one of the following:

First-generation college student*
*neither parent/legal guardian has earned a bachelor's degree
Meet federal income eligibility
Documented disability

Additionally, you must have the goals of transferring to a four-year university and/or graduating with an A.A./A.S. degree.

How to Apply

Interested in applying? Please fill out the application form and a TRIO SSS-SOAR/TRIO SSS-STEM representative will follow-up on your application.

TRIO SSS-SOAR/SSS-STEM APPLICATION

If requested, please download the Income Verification Form, fill it out and email it to crc-trio-sss@crc.losrios.edu.

Meet with a TRIO Counselor

Current SSS-SOAR/STEM Scholars can meet with a TRIO Counselor by video or phone by making an appointment online:

Schedule a TRIO SSS Student Appointment

Virtual Blood Drive

TRIO SSS and Student Health Services are hosting a virtual blood drive from September 1 to December 17. Every blood donation matters, and together, we can help support those who need it most.

Support CRC’s Virtual Blood Drive in three easy steps!

Visit Vitalant: Visit the Vitalant website and use the CRC Code: SaveMore-8336-M
Sign in or create an account: Create an account if you’re new to Vitalant. If you already have an account, sign in.
Schedule Your Donation: Choose Make New Appointment using your location, or select Choose the Blood Drive Code and enter CRC's code: SaveMore-8336-M.

Make an Appointment

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