To be eligible for our program you must be:

• An Oxnard College student (listed as your primary school) 
• Taking at least ONE Oxnard College class a semester

• Not have earned your Associate's Degree or higher

   

  AND

• A first-generation college student (neither parent holds a bachelor's degree)

   

  OR

• Meet specific taxable income guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education

   

  OR

• A student receiving services from the Oxnard College Educational Assistance Center (EAC)

• Academic Advising: our program has its very own academic counselor that our program participants will have exclusive access to. That means avoiding long waits, truly getting to know your counselor,  and getting all of your academic questions answered in order to help you reach your educational goals ASAP!
• Workshops: We are committed to working with other campus departments to provide workshops including: financial aid/literacy, transfer, career exploration, college applications, resume building, mental health/well-being, and more! We will look to YOU to tell us what your needs are to help us in developing relevant workshops.
• Tutoring: We will offer additional tutoring support to our students who need that extra help!
• Mentorship: A mentorship pipeline through which YOU will be connected to a mentor to help you through your college experience.
• A Home Away From Home: Our office is set up to feel like home- we have areas to study, a lounge area (yes couches), a TV, a kitchen, and simply put, a place for you to go when you're not in class.
• AND MORE: Anyone you talk to who has been part of any TRIO program will tell you that the sense of family and connection is what makes our programs so unique. Come find out for yourself.