TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO is a set of federally funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support under represented students in their pursuit of a college degree. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students to successfully complete their Associates degree. The long term goal of TRIO is to assist students in the completion of a Bachelor's degree.
Services
- Individual Academic, Career & Personal Advising
- Monitoring Academic Progress
- Financial Aid Assistance / Literacy
- Use of the TRIO Resource / Study Room
- Assistance in Transferring to a 4-year University
- Course Specific Tutoring
- College Success Workshops
- Cultural Events
- Access to Books and Study Aids
- Help with Finding and Applying for Scholarships
- Strategies for Testing and Studying
- Guided Tours to Metro Area Transfer Colleges
How do I qualify for TRIO?
Students must be enrolled at Hennepin Technical College in a two-year program, be a US citizen or meet residency requirements for Federal student financial aid, have a need for academic support AND meet at least ONE of the following criteria to qualify:
- First Generation (neither parent has a 4-year degree)
- Financially Disadvantaged
- Have a Documented Disability as Defined by the US Department of Education
Apply to be a TRIO Student
If you would like to apply to be a TRIO student, complete the TRIO Application. Download the application to your computer and open it in Adobe Acrobat.

Jonathan Aldana
Director TRIO
Phone: 763-488-2405
Email: Jonathan.Aldana@HennepinTech.edu

Ashley Beeman
Assistant Director TRIO
Phone: 763-488-2663
Email: Ashley.Beeman@HennepinTech.edu

Jaclyn Silbernagel
TRIO Advisor
Phone: 952-995-1409
Email: Jaclyn.Silbernagel@HennepinTech.edu

Toba Ajibero
TRIO Advisor
Phone: 952-995-1322
Email: Oloruntoba.Ajibero@HennepinTech.edu


Nicki Olalde
Tutor
Phone: 763-488-2423
Email: Nicole.Olalde@HennepinTech.edu
Contact Information

Location
Brooklyn Park & Eden Prairie
- Room F130
Questions?
Call and leave a message at 763-488-2777
- include your first and last name
- phone number to call you back
- reason for your call