STARS
STARS (Student Transfer and Retention Support) is a federally funded TRIO program committed to the success of first-generation, low-income and/or scholars with disabilities.
What is TRiO?
TRIO Programs are federal outreach and student services programs.
These programs are designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRiO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.TRIO Programs are federal outreach and student services programs.
These programs are designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRiO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.Our mission is to empower scholars to:
Develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attributes to complete a post-secondary education.
Achieve maximum academic success and career readiness.
Graduate as skilled, self-actualizing professionals and global citizens who lead through best practices and lifelong learning.
Achieve maximum academic success and career readiness.
Graduate as skilled, self-actualizing professionals and global citizens who lead through best practices and lifelong learning.
Apply Today!
Please see the attached file to download the STARS Application, along with some frequently asked questions.
Eligibility
Must meet at least 1 of the 3 requirements
First Generation
Neither parent/guardian has a four-year college degree
Financial Need
Receive the federal Pell Grant
Disability
Utilize the Rend Lake College Disability Services
Services Provided (Free for STARS Scholars)
- One-on-One Tutoring
- Career Guidance
- Individualized Academic Advising
- Cultural Enrichment Activities
- Priority Class Registration
- Access to STARS computer Lab
- Personal and Academic Support
- FAFSA Assistance and Financial Literacy Training
Services Provided (Free for STARS Scholars)
- One-on-One Tutoring
- Career Guidance
- Individualized Academic Advising
- Cultural Enrichment Activities
- Priority Class Registration
- Access to STARS computer Lab
- Personal and Academic Support
- FAFSA Assistance and Financial Literacy Training
