The TRIO SSS program is dedicated to providing invaluable resources that foster a sense of community and encouragement for all students. As we approach the semester check-in, we want to remind you of the supportive environment available to you through TRIO SSS. This check-in process is not just a formality; it plays a crucial role in your academic success and personal growth here at Tri-C. 

Engaging in this process allows you to reflect on your progress, set new goals, and identify any challenges you may be facing. Its an opportunity to connect with your academic advisors who are eager to help you navigate your educational journey. They can provide tailored advice and access to various support services designed to empower you and ensure your success.

At Tri-C, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. We encourage you to take full advantage of this check-in. Your active participation is essential not only for your growth but also for building a collaborative spirit within our educational community. 

Lets work together to make this semester a fulfilling one! Take the next step toward achieving your academic goals. We look forward to seeing you soon!

TRIO SSS Advisor & Tutors

A Surrogacy Story: Family, Society and the Health Care System

Monday, Oct. 7 | 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | MCC 201

Guest: Kate Vodicka, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

In January 2024, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Kate Vodicka gave birth to her sister’s son. For the previous nine months, she had carried him as a surrogate and, in doing so, entered a wild and often maddening world of health care riddles, legal mazes, and assumptions and expectations surrounding women and their bodies. Her fascinating story touches on issues of gender in health care, the politics of reproduction and the notion that “the personal is political.” You’ll also get to see a picture of a really cute baby.

Host: Matthew Phillips

Coproducer: Jessica McLaughlin

Sponsored by Stand for Racial Justice and the Cleveland Humanities Collaborative

Can’t attend in person? Watch these discussions on Webex. 

TRIO Scholars: The College offers financial assistance in addition to financial aid. Be sure to meet with your TRIO advisor if you have any questions.  

As the Fall semester approaches, we want to ensure you're aware of availabe Student Financial Resources.



If you need help applying for financial aid options, completing a FAFSA or need to check their financial aid status, please contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.

In-person Financial Aid workshops are available at each campus.  Visit Financial Aid Workshops and Events for more details.  

Cuyahoga Community College's student basic needs program was awarded to Tri-C to enhance and expand the existing services established by the college through Benefits Access/Project Go!

Benefits Access/Project Go! provides free services to assist qualifying Tri-C students with finding additional resources to ease financial challenges so they may focus on their education. Using a holistic approach, Benefits Navigators are available to meet with students from any Tri-C campus either virtually, in person, or by phone to connect students to various community-based resource and service providers that provide food, health care, housing, childcare, and utility assistance to meet a student's basic needs.

The Pantry is an on-campus resource providing assistance to students in their pursuit of success; Tri-C students in need of food assistance and other basic necessities may visit the Pantry. For more information or questions, students can check with their campus Student Engagement Office and visit The Pantry webpage for hours of operation and campus locations. 

Tri-C has started transitioning to a new learning management system called D2L Brightspace and it's set to start Summer 2024. To learn more about Brightspace and be prepared before your classes start, take a look at some tutorial videos. If you have any questions, reach out to Alex Fuentes in MLA 103.

Have you completed your 2024-2025 FAFSA yet? If not, then schedule an appointment with Alex Fuentes

Looking for Volunteers

Opportunities:

• Helping staff run an info table at upcoming First Gen events
• Recruiting visits with staff 
• Brainstorming ideas about upcoming events

If your are interested stop by our TRIO SSS office in MLA for more details.