• Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in the SSS-TRIO program at Madera Community College. We will be screening and onboarding new students starting the week of August 25th. In the meantime, please seek support from the general counseling office at 559-675-4141. We look forward to meeting you!

    Student Support Services (SSS) is a free federal TRIO Program that serve students who are first generation, low-income, and/or have a disability. These programs provide academic support and guidance to help Madera Community College students meet the challenges of obtaining an AA/AS degree, AA-T/AS-T degree and/or transfer to a four-year university. If you are committed to achieving success, SSS can help you achieve your academic and career goals.

    SSS Services Offered to you

    • Priority Registration
    • Academic Advising
    • Career Planning
    • Transfer Assistance
    • University Campus Tours
    • Financial Literacy

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • U.S. Citizen or permanent resident 
    • Must speak another language in the home, other than English
    • Enrolled in 12 units or more 
    • Be in good academic standing and have a 2.0 or better
    • Have less than 50 college units completed
    • One or more of the following apply:
      • Be considered low income
      • Parents or guardians did not complete a bachelor’s degree or higher
      • Have a disability
         

    The U.S. Department of Education provides TRIO funding for the SSS Grant. Consideration of applicants is without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Personal information collected is for reporting requirements and is confidential.
    U.S. Department of Education fully funds this program.

    • Student Information 
    • 3. What is your gender?*
    • 4. What are your preferred gender pronouns?*
    • 5. What is your date of birth?*
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      2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
    • 8. Do you agree to receive text messages from the SSS program?*
    • 10. Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
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    • 11. Are you enrolled full time (12 units)?*
    • 12. Other than English, is there another language spoken in your home?*

    • 14. Did either of your parents or guardian(s) graduate from a four-year college?*
    • 15. Are you low income?*
    • 16. Do you have a documented disability?*
    • 17. Are you currently receiving services from Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSP&S)?*
    • 18. What academic need for services do you require? Select as many as needed.*
    • 20. Do you plan to obtain a certificate, associate degree and/or transfer from Madera Community College?*
    • 21. Do you plan to transfer to a four-year college?*
    • 24. Are you participating in any of the following programs? Please check all that apply*

    • Family and Income Information 
    • 28. Did you file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?*
    • 30. Please select one of the amounts below that is in the range of your 2024 TAXABLE Income. You may be required to provide a copy of your tax return (if 24 years or older) or your parents/guardian's tax return from the 2024 Federal 1040 form (1040 EZ or 1040A). If you or your parents/guardian do not file taxes, please provide proof of all other income or assistance.*
    • Participation Agreement 
    • 32. If selected to participate in the SSS program, I agree to the following statements (Please check all statements to participate in the SSS program)*
    • 34. Date*
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      2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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