Extending access to a college education
The Trio Programs 91ÐÔÏ¢¸Û are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our goal is to help give students from low-income families an equal opportunity to earn a college education. PCC's Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are U.S. Department of Education outreach and student services programs designed to serve low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities, progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to college.

- Free Academic Tutoring
- Academic Advisement and Mentoring
- Financial Literacy Education
- College Tours and Cultural Experiences
PCC's TRIO Programs
Explore our four TRIO Programs to find the one that is the best fit for you.
- Have completed 12 units 91ÐÔÏ¢¸Û
- Are low-income or a first-generation college student or have a disability.
- Want to earn an AA / AS degree or a certificate and transfer to a four-year university.
- Demonstrate academic need
- Attend John Muir, Blair, Pasadena High School, Arroyo High School or Rosemead High School.
- Are low-income or a first-generation college student.
- Plan to pursue a college degree in STEM
- Attend one of our target high schools in Pasadena or El Monte
- Are low-income or a first-generation college student.