TRIO Scholars Program
About Us
Mission Statement
SUNY WCC’s TRIO Scholars Program (Student Support Services) is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, aimed at increasing the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of first-generation, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities that demonstrate an academic need for services. The program provides comprehensive academic and personalized services, including access to academic development resources, assistance with basic college requirements, and motivation to help students successfully graduate and transfer to a four-year college.
Vision
To empower first-generation, low-income, and disabled students to reach their full potential by overcoming barriers, achieving academic excellence, and building a strong foundation for their future. Through personalized support, advocacy, and targeted services, we strive to create a supportive community where every student can thrive and inspire future generations.
Values
Advocacy: We believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and are committed to providing personalized support to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Community: We are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all TRIO scholars, ensuring they feel valued, included, respected, and engaged within our community.
Student Centered Services: We prioritize being a one-stop shop, offering targeted, hands-on support to meet the unique needs of our scholars.
Empowerment: We encourage our scholars to advocate for themselves and support their personal and academic growth.
Equity: We are committed to providing first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities with access to resources and opportunities, empowering everyone to succeed.
Support Network: We collaborate with campus partners, and students to create a supportive network that promotes our scholars’ learning and success.
Important Information
TRIO Scholars Program Services
- Easily accessible, one on one academic counseling to support you from the start of enrollment through graduation
- Academic course selection and registration assistance
- One-on-one tutoring available in multiple subject areas with dedicated TRIO tutors
- Career planning and opportunities related to your interests and major
- Assistance with navigating financial aid, scholarships, and payments
- Transfer preparation
- Workshops and seminars regarding financial and economic literacy education, academic skills, career, and personal development
- Visits to four-year institutions and cultural events
Eligibility
- A first year student
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Enrolled full-time with a GPA of 3.09 or lower
- Highly motivated to graduate and/or transfer to a four-year college or university
- First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year degree)
- A documented disability
- Your family meets federal TRIO income eligibility requirements
Student Responsibilities
- The student agrees to attend a one-time mandatory orientation after being accepted into the TRIO program and sign the program contract.
- The student agrees to participate in academic advisement with their assigned TRIO counselor twice a month to discuss the student’s academic progress or any other concern.
- The student agrees to work with the TRIO Academic and Career counselor to develop a Semester Action Plan and periodically review and update the plan.
- The student agrees to notify the TRIO counselor if s/he stops attending class or if s/he wants to drop or withdraw from a class.
- The student agrees to notify the TRIO counselor if difficulty arises, whether it is of an academic, financial, or personal nature.
- The student agrees to notify TRIO counselor if difficulty arises, whether it is of an academic, financial, or personal nature.
- The student agrees to attend at least one study skills or information workshop each semester offered by the TRIO/Student Support Services program.
- The student agrees to attend tutoring for a course s/he is receiving a grade of D or F at mid-semester. If receiving tutoring, the student agrees to contact the TRIO counselor if s/he decides to stop meeting with the tutor, or if s/he has a problem with the tutor.
- The student agrees to participate in Trio financial literacy program.
Tutoring Schedule
Fall 2025 TRIO Tutoring Services (available 9/8/24-12/19/25)
- TRIO Tutoring Services are here to support your success and are available by appointment.
- Once your appointment is set, you’ll receive a confirmation email and a message from your TRIO tutor with all the details. We encourage you to make the most of your session, and if something comes up, just let us know so we can help you reschedule and stay on track.
- If you need additional tutoring, you can also use the College’s Academic Support Center: https://www.sunywcc.edu/academics/asc/
TRIO Tutors
Mark Capitelli
TRIO Writing/English Senior Tutor
Email: [email protected]
Monday: 9:00am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm- 5:00pm
Benjamin Bander
TRIO Math Peer Tutor
Phone: (914) 918-5226
Email: [email protected]
Monday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-11:00am
Wednesday: 5:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-11:00am
Sunday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Support for Students with Disabilities
- Extra time on tests/quizzes
- Taking the test in a separate location
- Audio recording of classes
- Access to software that reads tests/documents/websites to the student
- Access to software that allows students to dictate their answers to questions and/or essays
- Getting a copy of class notes
- Use of technology to assist with note taking
