TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO is a set of federally funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support under represented students in their pursuit of a college degree. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students to successfully complete their Associates degree. The long term goal of TRIO is to assist students in the completion of a Bachelor's degree.
Services
- Individual Academic, Career & Personal Advising
- Monitoring Academic Progress
- Financial Aid Assistance / Literacy
- Use of the TRIO Resource / Study Room
- Assistance in Transferring to a 4-year University
- Course Specific Tutoring
- College Success Workshops
- Cultural Events
- Access to Books and Study Aids
- Help with Finding and Applying for Scholarships
- Strategies for Testing and Studying
- Guided Tours to Metro Area Transfer Colleges
How do I qualify for TRIO?
Students must be enrolled at Hennepin Technical College in a two-year program, be a US citizen or meet residency requirements for Federal student financial aid, have a need for academic support AND meet at least ONE of the following criteria to qualify:
- First Generation (neither parent has a 4-year degree)
- Financially Disadvantaged
- Have a Documented Disability as Defined by the US Department of Education
Jonathan Aldana
Director TRIO
Phone: 763-488-2405
Email: Jonathan.Aldana@HennepinTech.edu
Ashley Beeman
Assistant Director TRIO
Phone: 763-488-2663
Email: Ashley.Beeman@HennepinTech.edu
Jaclyn Silbernagel
TRIO Advisor
Phone: 952-995-1409
Email: Jaclyn.Silbernagel@HennepinTech.edu
Sydney Hackett
TRIO Advisor
Phone: 952-995-1336
Email: Sydney.Hackett@HennepinTech.edu
Nicki Olalde
Tutor
Phone: 763-488-2423
Email: Nicole.Olalde@HennepinTech.edu
Cristy Brink
Tutor
Phone: 763-488-2458
Email: Cristy.Brink@HennepinTech.edu
Contact Information
Phone: 763-488-2777
Please leave a message. Be sure to include your first and last name, reason for call, and phone number.
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Location
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Room F130, both campuses
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