TRIO—Helping Underserved Students Succeed in College

TRIO programs support students who come from limited-income families, are first generation college students, or have a documented disability.
TRIO programs support students who come from limited-income families, are first generation college students, or have a documented disability.
As a new student, you may be puzzled about the different types of degrees offered at community colleges. Let’s clarify the Associate of Science degree.
Every college student should meet with their advisor—sooner, rather than later. They support and guide you, and have tons of great advice to share.
Starting college spring semester might be a little different than a fall start—but you’ll still get all the same support. Some tips to help you succeed when starting college midyear:
Turning the calendar to a whole new year is a great time to start thinking about what you want out of the next 12 months. Goal setting is important because…
Recent grad Sam White didn’t let disability prevent him from pursuing a college degree. With help from FRCC staff, he’s now at UNC studying special education.
Higher education is changing—and this is an exciting time for online students! If you enjoy online learning, you have more options now than ever before.
An 8-year career in the Army earned Levi Lynch two Purple Hearts. He had to retire due to an injury—but he came to FRCC and found a path to his next endeavor.