TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) & TRiO Student Support Services/English as a Second Language (SSS/ESL)

TRiO programs are designed to identify and provide services to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The ECC TRiO programs serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school through postsecondary programs.
Counselors and teachers are encouraged to recommend students.
About TRiO
The mission of the TRiO Student Support Services and TRiO Support Services/ESL programs is to encourage and assist traditionally underrepresented students in preparation for completion of a college education. SSS/ESL also provides support to eligible students whose second language is English and are enrolled in mainstream college classes. These programs support current ECC students.
Services
- Career exploration and assessment.
- Tutorial support and services.
- Financial and economic literacy.
- Assistance with college applications and transfer.
- Visits to four-year institutions.
- Various workshops.
- Leadership development activities.
- Cultural and social events.
- Referral to college and community support services.
- Computer and study lounge access at TRiO offices.
Program Eligibility
TRiO services are available to individuals who:
- Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Are a registered ECC student.
- Meet one or more of the following requirements:
- First generation college student (neither parent(s)/legal guardian(s) graduated from a four-year college or university in the U.S.).
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Documented learning or physical disability(ies).
- English as a Second Language.
To apply for the program, contact the SSS office for an application form. Forms must be printed and signed by the parent/guardian before submission to ECC.
Contact
TRiO Offices
Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Building B, Room B155
847-214-6954
847-214-6922
Office Hours
Monday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Summer Term:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ESL Student Support Services
Samantha Friar, Manager
sfriar@elgin.edu
224-762-0584
Student Support Services
Maggie Im, Manager
mim@elgin.edu
309-706-9327
TRiO Talent Search
Darlene Harris, Manager
dharris@elgin.edu
847-370-6674
Upward Bound I
DeSean Coleman, Manager
dcoleman@elgin.edu
847-846-1868
Upward Bound II
Elaine Blair, Manager
eblair@elgin.edu
847-757-1904