TRiO Connections of Central Florida

The Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program is one of the federal TRiO programs, a group of eight outreach programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education that are designed to support and assist individuals in enrolling in or returning to a post-secondary institution.

TRiO Connections has developed community partnerships throughout Seminole, Orange, and Volusia Counties.  Our services are free to participants and will support participants in the community regarding career/technical educational programs, enrollment, career exploration, tutoring services, financial literacy, and general assistance.

Upcoming Events

• Financial Literacy Workshops 2022
  • Student Financial Aid (FA 101)
    • In-person or virtual workshops to educate an individual on a variety of student financial aid and how to budget.
  • Community FAFSA Labs
    • In-person workshops to assist individuals with completing any student financial aid application for Federal, State, & Local scholarships and grants.

Services Provided

• Financial Literacy for Student Financial Aid  Application Assistance for First-Time in College (FTIC) Students
  If you need assistance with completing the application, please email trio@seminolestate.edu
• Community Members/Parent
  To schedule an appointment, please email trio@seminolestate.edufor assistance with the following:
  • College Application(s)
  • Essay Application(s)
  • Student Financial Aid Information
  • Admission Process
  • Orientation
  • Florida Bright Futures
  • State and Local Scholarships & Grants

*** Due to COVID-19 guidelines, TRiO Connections will attempt to accommodate a limited number of face-to-face (F2F) appointments.  These appointments are limited to a student & two (2) accompanying adults. 

To request a F2F appointment, please review email trio@seminolestate.edu 

We are required to follow CDC guidelines, will practice social distancing.  To promote a safe environment, each family will be assigned a specific time slot and day.

***Families that show up 10 minutes after their scheduled appointment time will forfeit their appointment and need to reschedule for another available time slot. ***

Appointment Information

Do you have an appointment with a TRiO team member?  Here is a list of required documents for your appointment:

• FSA ID login and password
  • Website: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing
• Personal email and phone number
• Social Security number and/or Alien Registration number
• Tax returns, W-2's, and other records of money earned
• If you are enrolling in Summer 2022, you will need 2019 tax information.
• If you are enrolling in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023, you will use 2020 tax information.

Helpful Links:

• FSA ID: Federal Student Aid Account Management
• FAFSA Application: Complete the FAFSA®
• Facebook Page: @SSCTRIOConnections
• Scholarship Opportunities: Seminole County Public Schools 
• Seminole State College First Generation:  First Generation
• Wayne M. Densch First Generation Scholarship
• How to Search/Register for classes: Search/Register 
• How to accept/defer financial aid awards: Accept/Defer