Welcome to Transfer Services (TRiO SSS)!
GOING BEYOND...? BECOME A SCHOLAR WITH Transfer Services!
Transfer Services at Columbia College is hosted by TRiO Student Support Services (SSS),a federally-funded grant totaling approximately $1.3 million ($1,309,440), disbursed over a five (5) year grant cycle. The grant was first awarded in 2011 and renewed in 2020. Our program is designed to provide students with a strong and supportive learning network that motivates and propels students toward their chosen academic goals. Transfer Services is a program designed to increase the students likelihood of success by staying in college, increasing their GPA and leadership opportunities, and completing their educational goals in a timely manner. Transfer Services enrolled students are highly encouraged to commit to seeking a certificate/AA/AS degree AND plan to transfer to a 4-year University to complete a bachelors degree. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE to enrolled students!
Our Transfer Services, how we support your success:
Priority Academic Counseling- Forget waiting in line; ensure your educational plan is up-to-date, gain assistance with university selection/research, and gain confidence in all your educational decisions with your dedicated TRiO Academic Counselor.
Peer Mentoring- Students helping students. Specially trained, experienced, and compassionate students will assist you with problem solving, academic tutoring, research, and life skill development.
Tutoring- Save your GPA! We provide referrals to the Academic Achievement Center, appointments with TRiO Peer Mentors, and special requests for tutoring needs to ensure you excel in every class.
Scholarship/Financial Aid Assistance- Where do you start? We can guide you through the process in order to increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship and avoid going into debt while you complete your educational goals.
University Tours/Field Trips- The adventure continues! Four university tours per year are FREE to TRiO enrolled students; special requests will be considered for additional trips.
Priority Registration (TRIO SSS grant eligibility must be met)- Get the classes that fit your schedule each semester.
Our TRiO SSS Eligibility**, what you need to know:
Students must be accepted to Columbia College, and one of the following:
• Be a first-generation college student, neither parent completed a Bachelor's degree
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• Be low-income, verification will be checked according to federal guidelines at intake
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• Have a verifiable disability; provide verification through DSPS office.
Students must also commit to an educational plan that includes:
• Graduation from Columbia with a degree or certificate within 4 years of enrollment in the program
• Transferring to a university to complete a bachelor's degree directly after graduation from Columbia.
**Students who do NOT meet this criteria are STILL HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to apply for Transfer Services. All students will be provided and/or referred to complimentary services to help them meet their university transfer goals.**
What you should do to apply:
- Application & Orientation to our services can be completed and returned online.
- Click on this link to log in to our Transfer Services Application & Orientation (inside the college's Canvas learning platform).
- Enrollment appointment/ intake interview
- Sign-up for Intake Interview with the Program Advisor; schedule directly through Starfish .
- Call 209-588-5066 or email Columbiatrio@yosemite.edu with questions.
- Complete this Needs Assessment form online using this link: TRiO SSS Needs Assessment
- Attend your scheduled Enrollment appointment
- Enrollment & Services begin
- Determination of exact services (guided by Needs Assessment form answers and grant eligibility) will be made at the Enrollment appointment/ Intake Interview with Project Advisor or approved staff.
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Customized Service Plan is developed with you to meet your personalized transfer goals and timeline for transfer.
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Access your Transfer Services (TRiO SSS) online and on campus; you are enrolled!