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Castleton Academic Support Center

Academic Support Center

Castleton Academic Support Center
(802) 468-1347

TRIO

At the Academic Support Center, we’re proud of our TRIO connection. Funded by the US Department of Education, TRIO Student Support Services makes sure all motivated students, regardless of their income or background, can succeed in college.

Many Castleton students qualify for extra support through a program called SSS TRIO. If any of the following apply to you, you may be eligible for SSS TRIO:

  • You are a first-generation college student. (Neither of your parents has a four-year college degree.)
  • You meet certain income guidelines.
  • You have a documented disability.

Like everything else we provide, our SSS TRIO services are free.

Here are some of the services and programs available to TRIO students:

Summer Programs

Nervous about taking the big plunge into college? We offer the Summer Transition Program, a five-day program right before first-year orientation. You’ll have fun, make new friends, and start your first semester with confidence.

We also offer the TRIO Mentoring Program. In this program, new students are paired with upper-class students who check in with them regularly and remind them about important deadlines via text, e-mail, or Facebook messenger. No question is too big or too small for our mentors - and you'll know someone when you arrive on campus.

Academic Success Meetings

Navigating college can be tough. Chat with one of us about your goals and learn ways to manage your time and study more effectively.

SSS TRIO Achievement Grants

Yes, if you’re eligible for SSS TRIO, you may qualify for more financial aid! First and second-year TRIO students who have received a Pell Grant and use our services may apply for grants ranging from $1000-$2000. Applications are due on October 24, 2022. Access our application online, or pick one up in Babcock.

Mentoring and Leadership Development 

If you like what TRIO has done for you, why not give back to other TRIO students? We offer volunteer and paid leadership opportunities during the summer and academic year. Mentoring looks great on your resume, and it is a good way to build confidence and meet new people.

To see if you might be eligible for TRIO or learn more about any of our programs, please call us at (802) 468-1347 or stop by Babcock.

Castleton TRIO Blog

Get support and inspiration even when our office is closed! Visit our blog for study tips, financial advice, and TRIO success stories.

Castleton’s SSS TRIO program is funded through the US Department of Education at $348,003 per year.

From the Blogs

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All the Right Notes: TRIO Star Ethan Camperon-Vaupel

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The TRIO program and resources have aided me immensely as I pursue a career in physical therapy. More important than the financial aid I have received from TRIO, the mentorship and guidance I have found have helped me more than mere words could explain.

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Weslee Thompson Health Science and Psychology, Class of 2020

The Academic Support Center offers the best resources I’ve ever had: both academic and emotional support. They’re not like the counselors in high school where you were more of a number. Having that connection in a new environment is important.”

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Brooke Greenway Social Work, Class of 2020

They understand people from different cultures at the Academic Support Center, and that’s the most beautiful thing. Without them, I wouldn’t have graduated. Becky Eno, the Academic Counselor, helped me a lot with my writing. She sat down and showed me exactly what I needed to do. My papers went from C+ to A+.

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Adan Osman Bachelor of Social Work, 2017

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