Thank you for your interest in the FRCC Westminster Campus (FRCC-WC) 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 Westminster 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 have any questions, please call our office at (303) 404-5179 or email TRIOSSS@frontrange.edu. 
Personal Information:
FRCC Student Number: *
Which FRCC campus do you attend? *
Legal First Name *
Middle Name
Last Name: *
Preferred Name:
Date of Birth: *
Gender *
My preferred pronouns are: *
Cell Phone Number: *
Check this box if you do NOT want to receive texts
FRCC Student Email (name@student.cccs.edu): *
Address: *
Address 2:
City: *
State: *
ZIP Code: *
Preferred Contact Method
Are you a legal resident of Colorado? Check if yes
Marital Status
Are you Hispanic? *
Are you American Indian or Alaskan Native? *
Are you Asian? *
Are you Black or African American? *
Are you White? *
Are you Hawaiian or other Native to Pacific Island? *
Educational Information:
Did you graduate high school? *
Are you in high school taking college classes (concurrent enrollment/ PTECH): *
Are you currently enrolled in an ASCENT Program? *
Have you attended other colleges/universities? *
Please list any previous colleges or universities:
Have you earned an Associate's degree (2-year degree)? *
Have you earned a Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)? *
Have you been out of school for more than 5 years? *
Student status: *
When did/will you start at FRCC? *
How many credits have you completed and/or transferred in? *
How many credits are you currently enrolled in?
What is your goal at FRCC? *
In which FRCC academic program will you earn your degree or certificate? *
Current GPA (enter 999 if you are a new student):
Academic Standing *
I plan to transfer to...
Eligibility & Verification:
Are you a U.S. 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:
What is your parents' highest educational level? *

What is your dependency status for tax purposes? A "Dependent Student" is someone who is claimed on parent's income tax return. 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, E﴿ Be at least age twenty‐four
Dependency status? *

Family: A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together; all such related persons are considered as members of one family. For instance, if an older married couple, their daughter and her husband and two children, and the older couple's nephew all lived in the same house or apartment; they would all be considered members of a single family.

A Family’s total TAXABLE income can be found on the 2023 federal income tax forms. It is the income after deductions are taken, NOT Adjusted Gross Income. It can be found on your most recent Federal tax form1040EZ Line 6, 1040A Line 27, or 1040 Line 43.
What is your family's taxable income for the most recent tax year? (enter dollar amount) *
How many people in your family (including yourself)? *
Upload your most recent Federal Income Tax
Do you have a documented disability? *
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 aid workshops, and access other resources to support your college funding needs.
FAFSA information & application assistance
Scholarship information & application assistance
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.
Paying for College
Budgeting
How to manage credit cards
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?
Please explain: *
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.
Please explain: *
How did you hear about the TRIO 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.
Applicant Signature *
Please select a signature verification type.