TRiO - Student Support Service

Welcome!

ABOUT STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
TRiO Student Support Services, a federally funded grant program, is designed to give all students an equal chance for a quality education.  Evolved from the Higher Education Act of 1965, Student Support Services is one of eight programs commonly referred to as TRiO programs which are designed to help students overcome environmental, social, cultural, and academic barriers to higher education. 

TRiO Student Support Services provides personal, academic, and career counseling; academic instruction and individualized tutoring; assistance in applying for financial aid; and encouragement and support for students who have academic potential and the desire to succeed in college.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Professional Math and English Tutors: Available in the Fall and spring semesters
Computer Applications/Business Tutor: Student tutor hours vary so please stop by Student Union West, Room 88 or call to obtain a schedule.

ADDRESS:
TRiO Student Support Services
Gulf Coast State College
5230 West US Highway 98
Panama City, Florida 32401-1058

LOCATION:
Instruction:  Student Union West, Room 88
Social Room: Student Union West, Room 89
Counseling: Student Union West, Room 90B
Director: Student Union West, Room 90C

CONTACT INFORMATION:
(850) 769-1551 x 5813
1-800-311-3685 x 5813

E-MAIL:
Director, Melissa Pinero: mpinero@gulfcoast.edu
Support Specialist, Robin Newberry:  rnewberry@gulfcoast.edu 
Laboratory Manager, Glenda Chisolm:  gchisolm@gulfcoast.edu
Counselor, Kendra Kizziah:  kkizziah@gulfcoast.edu
Mathematics Skills Manager, Judy Bailey:  jbailey@gulfcoast.edu
English Skills Manager, Glenda Wood: gwood@gulfcoast.edu

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