TRIO SSS aims to offer a "one-stop shop" of services to program participants at MSUB University campus and City College campus.

 

Academic Assistance

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Meet with a TRIO SSS Academic Counselor for pre-advising, assistance registering for classes, midterm grade evaluations, attend college success workshops, get assistance transferring to a 4-year institution from City College/graduate school from MSUB, and applying for graduation.

Mentoring

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Our peer mentors provide support, help develop study skills, increase financial literacy, address personal concerns, and much more.

Tutoring

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Receive attentive tutoring for TRIO SSS participants only, for many math, science, and writing classes among many others.

 

Office Equipment

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Print, scan, and copy documents and get all kinds of school supplies like notebooks, highlighters, etc. for FREE! Please send printing to TRIO_SSS@msubillings.edu and SSSCityCollege@msubillings.edu for your campus, respectively.

Resource Library

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TRIO SSS members can check out select textbooks, tech devices like calculators and audio recorders, as well as adaptive equipment including SmartPens, CPens, and more for FREE. To get started, visit the TRIO SSS offices or contact us by phone or email with your request.

 

Financial Aid & Literacy

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Get assistance on FAFSA completion, applying for scholarships, budgeting, understanding credit/loans; in close collaboration with MSUB Financial Aid & Scholarships. 

 

Career Guidance

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Learn about career planning, goal setting, cover letter and resume writing; in close collaboration with MSUB Career & Employment Services.

Personal & Professional Development

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Social and cultural enrichment activities, including taking students to an annual leadership conference.

 

Campus & Community Partners

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TRIO SSS works closely with other departments at MSUB and organizations in the Billings community in order to increase student success.