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 an advising appointment with Tori Simmons - 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

  Lisa Roney, 763-433-1944 trio Student support services academic advisor Cambridge CAMPUS Education: MS School Counseling - University of Wisconsin-River Falls; BA Teaching - University of St. Thomas; Certification Cultural Competency for K-12 Educators, University of St. Thomas Favorite Quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” –author unknown

• 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