TRiO
TRiO is a federally funded post-secondary education program designed to provide academic assistance and support to Central Carolina Technical College students who meet the eligibility requirements. Federal guidelines direct the program toward students who are from low-income families, first-generation college students and students with disabilities. Students must also demonstrate academic need for our program.This program is offered free of charge to participants.
TRiO at Central Carolina Technical College provides students with a variety of support services including:
- Tutoring
- Advising/scheduling assistance
- Counseling (academic, personal, financial, and career)
- Cultural events and college tours
- Mentoring
- Scholarship and application information
- Four-year college transfer planning
To participate in TRiO programs, the student must meet at least one of the eligibility requirements:
- Meet federal income guidelines,
- Be a potential or currently enrolled first-generation college student,
- Have a documented physical, psychological, or learning disability,
- Have a need for academic assistance.
To see our newsletter, click here: The Aviator
and see our application packet, here: TRiO Application Packet (doc)
See our Awards Night Slide Show here!
Looking for a job? Download the South Carolina State Application here.
Contact TRiO at:
506 N. Guignard Drive
Sumter SC 29150-2499
Phone: (803) 774-3331
Fax: (803) 778-6696
Links to 4 year Colleges:
Charleston Southern UniversityTRiO Staff
Director-TRiO Student Support Services
Gwendolyn Parker
(803) 774-3331
parkergg@cctech.edu
TRiO Advisement/Transfer Counselor
Sonia C. Blyther
(803) 778-7834
blythersc@cctech.edu
TRiO Intake Counselor
Annie Jones
(803) 778-6631
jonesar@cctech.edu
Administrative Specialist
Brenda Choice
(803) 778-7844
choicebd@cctech.edu