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"As a student in high school, I found myself failing classes, repeating classes, and not liking school. I didn't consider going to college. Now that I am at GCC, I am achieving success with the help of TRiO. The support of TRiO has shown me I can do it."
- Greg Bressette
| Student Support Services (SSS) is a 100% federally funded TRiO program authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each year, the SSS program at Gogebic Community College is awarded $235,689 to provide access and support to 160 students. In order to be eligbile for the SSS program, students must meet one or more of the following criteria: |
| ~First Generation Status: A student, neither of whose parents have completed a four-year college degree (baccalaureate degree). In the event that one parent supports the student, eligibility will be determined based on the supporting parent's degree status. |
| ~Income: A student who meets current TAXABLE income guidelines as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. Please contact an SSS staff member concerning income guidelines for eligibility. |
| ~Documented Disability: A student with a documented disability that limits her/his ability to participate in college. Students are also encouraged to access disability related accommodations. |