Thank you for your interest in the FRCC-Boulder County Campus (FRCC-BCC) TRIO Students Support Services (TRIO SSS) program! We are excited that you are taking the first step toward your educational success. Learn more about TRIO Student Support Services. 

TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to support you throughout your college journey by providing free services such as academic planning, financial aid guidance, tutoring access, scholarship support, financial wellness education, career exploration, and transfer assistance to four-year institutions.

As a TRIO SSS student, you’ll complete 3 required check-ins with your Success Coach each semester, attend at least 2 workshops, and participate in at least 1 peer mentor meeting, tutoring session, or Academic Success Center activity.

Eligibility

Eligibility to patriciate in the TRIO SSS program is determined by federal regulations.

  • Be accepted to or enrolled at Front Range Community College as a Boulder County Campus student
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
  • Have earned a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Demonstrate academic need
  • Applicants must also meet one or more of the following requirements:
    • Low-income federal low-income guidelines
    • Be a first-generation college student
      Defined as: (a) a student neither of whose natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate degree; (b) 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 (c) an individual who, prior to the age of 18, did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or an adoptive parent (Higher Education Act of 1965). 
    • Have a documented disability

Application Instructions

You cannot save and restart this application.  You may want to review the included items, take some time to make notes and gather the required documents, and then return to submit your application.

  • Complete and sign the application
  • Provide a copy of last year’s income tax (Parent tax returns are needed if a student can still be claimed as a DEPENDENT according to federal financial aid law.) 

If you were previously a part of the FRCC-BCC TRIO SSS Program, please fill out the Readmit Application. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at BCC.TRIOSSS@frontrange.edu.

Personal Information:

 
FRCC Student Number: *
Which FRCC campus do you attend (we serve students at BCC or online students in the BCC service area): *
Legal First Name: *
Middle Name
Last Name *
Preferred Name:
Gender: *
Pronouns:
Date of Birth: *

Race and Ethnicity - Please mark all that apply below (all are yes/no questions)
American Indian or Alaskan Native *
Asian *
Black or African American *
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander *
Hispanic/Latino *
White *
Contact Information:
Address: *
Address 2:
City: *
State: *
Zip Code: *
Cell Phone Number
I do NOT want to get text messages:
Home Phone:
FRCC Student Email (@student.cccs.edu): If you are new to FRCC, please use your personal email for now. We will update it to your student email once you enroll in classes. *
Preferred Contact Method: *
Education Information:
Did you graduate from high school? *
What year did you graduate from high school or equivalent? *
Have you attended other colleges/universities? *
Do you plan to complete a degree or certificate within the next 4 years? *
Have you earned an Associate's degree (2-year degree)? *
Have you earned a Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)? *
FRCC Student Type *
When did/will you start at FRCC *
How many credits are you currently taking? *
What is your goal at FRCC? *
What is your academic program (major)? www.frontrange.edu/programs *
What is your current GPA (enter 999 if you are a new student)? *
What is your academic standing? *
I plan to transfer to...(list all schools you're thinking about):
Eligibility & Verification:
Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident? *
If you answered "other residency status," please stop here and talk to a TRIO SSS staff member for clarification. 
If you are a Permanent Resident, please provide your A-Number:

Please mark all criteria that apply to you:
Meet federal low-income levels
First Generation College Student
Have a documented disability

What is your dependency status?

  • Dependent Student: You are 23 years of age or younger, not married, and/or do not have any dependents. Someone who is claimed on parent's income tax return. 
  • Independent Student: You are 24 years of age or older, married, and/or have dependents. An "independent student" is someone who is not claimed on parent’s income tax return AND meets one of the following criteria: A) veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, B) Have legal dependents, C) Married, D) Both parents deceased or an orphan or ward of the court.
Dependency Status: *

Family’s total TAXABLE income can be found on federal income tax forms. Household Taxable Income is household income after deductions are taken, NOT adjusted gross income. If you don't have access to tax forms right now, give us your best estimate. The information can be verified upon acceptance to the program. 
Enter dollar amount of household taxable income:

Please upload a copy of last year’s income tax (Form 1040). NOTE: Parent tax returns are needed if student can still be claimed as a DEPENDENT according to federal financial aid law. If you don't have access to tax forms right now, you can submit them upon acceptance to the program.
How many people in your household (including yourself)? *
What is your financial aid status? *
Interest in TRIO Student Support Services:
Have you participated in a TRIO program at another school? (Examples include TRIO SSS, TRIO Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science, Veterans Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center, McNair Scholars, or any other TRIO program).
If yes, what TRIO program and where did you participate?
ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Please check all areas you’re interested in or need assistance with. TRIO SSS can help you with academic planning, tutoring connections, study strategies, time management, and navigating college resources.
Study Skills
Tutoring
Writing
Reading
Math
Science

ACADEMIC & TRANSFER SUPPORT: Please check all areas you’re interested in or need assistance with. TRIO SSS can help you with academic planning, degree and pathway guidance, transfer visits, 4-year transfer application assistance, Reisher Transfer Scholarship support, and more!
Academic planning
Course selection assistance
Program of study exploration
Transfer information & assistance
Transfer plan development
FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT: Please check all areas you’re interested in or need assistance with. TRIO SSS can help you complete the FAFSA, apply for scholarships, connect you with the Financial Aid office, attend financial literacy workshops, and access other resources to support your college funding needs.
FAFSA information & application help
Scholarship information & application help
Transfer award letter
Understanding financial aid process and policies
FINANCIAL LITERACY: Please check all areas you’re interested in or need assistance with. TRIO SSS can provide guidance through financial literacy workshops, budgeting support, money management strategies, and other resources to help you make informed financial decisions.
Budgeting
How to manage credit cards
Paying for College
Savings and debt information
CAREER LITERACY: Please check all areas you’re interested in or need assistance with. TRIO SSS can help you explore career options, develop professional skills, and participate in career-focused workshops to prepare for internships, jobs, and your future career path. 
Career and interest assessment
Resume & cover letter building
Where do you hope to be in 5-10 years? What obstacles may create barriers for you?
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Please tell us a little about yourself and share any unique circumstances (e.g., family responsibilities, work, IEP, or other factors) that you would like us to know. This will help us better identify ways TRIO SSS can support you.
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Preferred Language:
How did you hear about the TRIO SSS program at FRCC? *
Sign and Submit:

I understand and agree that if I am accepted into the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program, I will participate in program services each semester, including three coaching sessions, two workshops, and one peer mentor session. I understand these services are designed to help me achieve my academic, graduation, and career goals.

By electronically signing this document, I acknowledge and attest that the information I have provided to the TRIO SSS program is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I freely adopt this electronic signature as my own, with the same legal effect and enforceability as a handwritten signature.
Print Name: *
Applicant Signature *
Please select a signature verification type.