TRiO Disabilities Student Support Services

This program is designed to provide vital academic support services for students with disabilities in their quest to successfully complete a post-secondary education program at Chemeketa.

The support available through this federal grant supplements accommodations provided by our Disabilities Services.

Academic Support Services Include:

• Individualized Appointment Based Tutoring
• University Mentors
• Individualized Planning and Support
• College Success Classes
• Scholarships
• Technology Assistance and Training
• Intervention and Referral
• Lending Library
• Workshops
• Holistic Learning Communities

Integrated Services Include:

• DanceAbility Ensemble
• Field Trips to Four-Year Institutions
• Cultural Events

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled at Chemeketa
• Have documentation of a disability
• Be officially enrolled in an academic program at Chemeketa and/or be in the process of completing the AAOT degree with plans to transfer to a four-year college/university.
• Be a U.S. citizen or meet requirements for federal student financial assistance.

Preference will be given to students who, by federal guidelines, qualify as economically disadvantaged.

For more information, call 503-399-5192 (voice/TTY) or visit us in Building 2, Room 174.

TRiO DSSS is a grant program funded by the US Department of Education with a budget of $214,577/year.

Updated February 21, 2007 by the College Advancement Department.