TRIO SSS Fort Steilacoom Interest Form 

Hello and thank-you for your interest in TRIO Student Support Services at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom! TRIO is NOT a funding source and DOES NOT cover the cost of tuition, books or anything else. However, we offer additional academic advising, help searching & applying for scholarships and personalized support to help you successfully transfer to a 4-year college or university.

This is just a quick form to check TRIO SSS FS eligibility.

Once we check to see if you might be eligible, the next step would be to meet with a TRIO SSS advisor to confirm eligibility and have you fill out the full application to become one of the 160 students that we serve each year! 

If you are not eligible or we are full, we can refer you to other campus resources that are available.

TRIO SSS is for Pierce Fort Steilacoom Students that are either income eligible or 1st generation with an academic need, AND plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university after their 1st degree at Pierce College. Thanks again for your interest in TRIO SSS!

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Student Information

School ID (ctcLink ID Number) *
Last Name *
First Name *
Cell Phone Number for Text reminders *
Email that you check daily! *
US Residency: CHECK BOX IF you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
You are a "first generation" college student if you meet one of the following three criteria:
    1. A student neither of whose natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate (4-year) degree
    2. A student who, prior to the age of 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one parent and whose supporting parent did not receive a baccalaureate degree; or
    3. An individual who, prior to the age of 18, did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or adoptive parent.
After reading the First Generation definition above, are you a First Generation College Student? *
Are you registered with the Access & Disability Services on Campus? *
Are you receiving PELL Grant from Financial Aid? *
After you finish your 1st degree at Pierce, do you plan to immediately transfer to a 4-year university or 4-year program in the US? *
How can TRIO support your educational goals? What challenges are you facing? *
If you need to attend a TRIO in-person advising appointment or event, which campus is most convenient for you? *
In the next 1-4 weeks, list all open times between: Mon–Thurs: 8:30 AM–3PM & Fri: 8:30 AM–1PM. We will use your availability to schedule a 60-min Zoom meeting with a Retention Manager or Faculty Counselor/Advisor. This intake appointment will help us learn more about you, verify your eligibility, and if eligible complete your application for TRIO. We will automatically schedule. Please check your email and texts regularly for updates and your Zoom link. RESCHEDULE link is included. *