TRIO Student Support Services
Our Mission
The mission of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is to increase student retention and graduation rates by providing comprehensive academic, financial, and personal support. Services offered through TRIO SSS include academic and study assistance, financial literacy education, transfer and career planning, student enrichment experiences, and individualized success coaching.
All services are provided at no cost to participants.
Contact Us
TRIO SSS Center
Location: JEC Building, Lower Level, 200 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 213-2106
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday-Friday
Joey Decker
SSS Director
joseph.decker@kctcs.edu
(502) 213-2406
Ariana Sheldahl
SSS Coordinator
ariana.sheldahl@kctcs.edu
(502) 213-2401
Ebony Ray
SSS Coordinator
ebony.ray@kctcs.edu
(502) 213-2407
About Us
Services Provided:
- Academic tutoring: math, writing, & reading
- Career exploration and planning
- Counseling and academic advising
- Financial counseling
- Individual Success Plan
- Social Activities
- Transfer assistance
- College tours
- Cultural education opportunities
- Work-based learning opportunities
- SSS-exclusive events and opportunities
Workshops:
- College Survival Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Study Skills
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- And more!
To be eligible for TRIO Student Support Services an applicant must be a United States Citizen or permanent resident, and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Meet low income standards set by the federal government
- Be a first generation student (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree)
- Have a documented disability
Students who participate in Jefferson's TRIO SSS program must complete the following, with support from their SSS Coordinator:
- Complete an advising checklist with their SSS Coordinator
- Complete assessments on career path, learning style, Myers-Briggs personality, and financial literacy
- Work with their SSS Coordinator to create an individual plan to further the student's academic and career goals and maintain financial health
- Complete financial aid counseling through the Financial Aid Office
- Meet with their SSS Coordinator at least 5 times each semester
- Attend a College and Career Success seminar at least 3 times each semester
- Attend a 45-minute TRIO seminar at least once each month
- Follow up with their SSS Coordinator to address any academic or non-academic concerns they are facing, as needed
Virtual opportunities will be made available for students who are unable to attend some meetings or events in-person.
To join the TRIO SSS program at Jefferson, students must complete the application below. Application assistance is available in the TRIO SSS Center or by emailing jf-trio@kctcs.edu.
Submit your Application for TRIO SSS
Applications for the summer cohort will be accepted until June 5. Applications for the fall cohort will be accepted until September 4.
Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered for the following semester's cohort.
Communication regarding your application will be delivered via KCTCS student email.
