Anoka Ramsey Community College

TRIO Student Support Services

• Eligibility

  Eligible participants must qualify as a first-generation college student, come from a low-income household, or have a documented disability.

  Participants must have earned a high school diploma or GED and must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance. Unfortunately, PSEO and International students are not eligible to apply for this program.

• Services Offered

  Proactive Individual Academic Advising Including:

  • Course planning and registration assistance
  • Career guidance and choosing a major
  • Graduation and transfer planning (visits to four-year universities)
  • Financial aid and scholarship application assistance
  • Financial literacy education
  • Study skills
  • Social & cultural activities
  • Referral to campus and community resources

  Interested in joining Cambridge Campus TRIO SSS? View a short information session to learn more. 

  To learn more about Coon Rapids TRIO SSS services, schedule an appointment for an Information Session.

• Book an Appointment

  Please select the Campus you attend the most, or your TRIO Advisor to schedule an appointment.

  Schedule Cambridge TRIO Advising Appointment

  Schedule advising appointment with Maria Struthers-Barlage or Monica Lilienthal

  Schedule Coon Rapids TRIO Advising Appointment

  Schedule advising appointment with Mao Xiong - TRIO Advisor

  Schedule advising appointment with Phil Koessler - TRIO Advisor 

  Schedule Coon Rapids TRIO Informational Session 

  Schedule an Informational Session

• Apply for TRIO SSS at Cambridge Campus

  How do I submit my application?

  Complete the Online Application

  Please contact us if you would like assistance in applying or if you have any questions about the program. Call 763-433-1170, option 1, or email us at trio_cc@anokaramsey.edu.

• Apply for TRIO SSS at Coon Rapids Campus

  How do I submit my application?

  Complete the Online Application. 

  Please contact us if you would like assistance in applying or if you have any questions about the program. Call 763-433-1170, option 2, or email us at trio-sss@anokaramsey.edu.

• Meet the Staff at Cambridge Campus

  Monica Lilienthal, 763-433-1855 DIRECTOR OF TRIO Student Support Services Cambridge CAMPUS Education: St. Cloud State University, BS Community Psychology, MA College Counseling and Student Development Favorite Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela

  Maria Struthers-Barlage, 763-433-1872 TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ACADEMIC ADVISOR CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS Education: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, AA; University of Minnesota Duluth, BA Psychology, MA Educational Psychology Favorite Quote: "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal, nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." –Thomas Jefferson

• Meet the Staff at Coon Rapids Campus

  PHIL koessler, 763-433-1304 INTERIM DIRECTOR OF TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES COON RAPIDS CAMPUS Education: University of Hawai'i Hilo, BA Mathematics Favorite Quote: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ― C. S. Lewis

  Mao Xiong, 763-422-6202 TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ACADEMIC ADVISOR COON RAPIDS CAMPUS Education: Family social Sci & Business Ed Integration BS

  Tori Simmons, 763-422-6202 TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ACADEMIC ADVISOR COON RAPIDS CAMPUS Education: Augsburg University, BA Urban Studies Favorite Quote: "Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish." - Denzel Washington

• Basic Needs

  Student Life has compiled a list of resources to assist with basic needs such as food, housing and healthcare.

  Student Life Resources

• Contacts

  Student Support Services
  Cambridge Campus
  Information Desk
  763-433-1170, ext 1

  

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  Student Support Services
  Coon Rapids Campus
  Rm SC122
  763-433-1170, ext 2