Application Process

Thank you for your interest in applying to the TRIO/Student Support Services Program. Applications open mid spring semester. Please see below for general requirements.

To be eligible for TRIO, students must:

  • Be eligible for Math 121 or above
  • Be eligible for English 101 or above
  • Be U.S. Citizen/ Permanent Resident
  • Be a first-generation college student (Neither parent has a bachelor's degree)
  • Be low income student according to federal financial guidelines
  • Be able to attend the Student Support Services/TRIO Summer School

Applications for 2023-2024 Cohort & academic school year have closed. Applications for next academic year of 2024-2025 open in the Spring 2024.

TRIO/Student Support Services, D Building, Room 114, 411 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901

trio@hartnell.edu

831-759-6013

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions on the application process as well. We look forward to hearing from you! 

 

Large group of Trio students at Hartnell College

 

 

Who To Contact

  • Manuel Q. Bersamin
    Director, Student Support Services/TRIO Programs
    mbersami@hartnell.edu
    Phone: (831) 759-6036
    Building: Hartnell College Main Campus
    Office: 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
    Building D, Room 122
  • Adair McCall Ortega
    Administrative Assistant
    amccall-ortega@hartnell.edu
    Phone: (831) 759-6013
    Building: Hartnell College Main Campus
    Office: 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
    Building D, Room 114
  • Norma Nichols
    Counselor
    nnichols@hartnell.edu
    Phone: (831) 759-6044
    Building: Hartnell College Main Campus
    Office: 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
    Building D, Room 116

Location

  • D - College Administration

    Building North

    D - College Administration Building NorthTRIO Office