Kilgore College is committed to helping first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students achieve their higher education goals through three federally funded TRIO programs. Supported by competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Education, these programs provide college preparation assistance, financial literacy education, career exploration, academic support and leadership development opportunities.
Together, KC’s TRIO programs serve students throughout East Texas, helping participants navigate the path to college enrollment, persistence and graduation. Brief descriptions of each program, along with links to their respective websites, are provided below.
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) helps degree-seeking students succeed at KC by providing FREE academic support, guidance and resources designed to help them complete their degree and successfully transfer to a four-year university. The program serves up to 160 students each year and is available to eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are first-generation college students, meet federal low-income guidelines or have a documented disability.
Kilgore College’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a one-stop shop resource center that provides FREE services to high school graduates, college students needing financial aid assistance or adults planning to enroll in college or vocational school.
Kilgore College’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a one-stop shop resource center that provides FREE services to high school graduates, college students needing financial aid assistance or adults planning to enroll in college or vocational school.
Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with any of the following criteria may qualify: