TRIO SSS at SUNY OCC

Attention OCC TRIO Students Registered for Fall 2026! We have an incredible summer opportunity for you.

Are you planning your next steps after graduation? Ready to explore transfer options beyond CNY? Join Corrine & Chris from July 15 to July 17 as we tour three amazing institutions:

🏛️ Johns Hopkins University
🏛️ University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
🏛️ Howard University

💡 Note on Focus: While this trip focuses heavily on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), it is open to any TRIO student seriously considering transferring to any of these three campuses.

📋 Key Trip Details & Expectations
Before you apply, please make sure you are comfortable with these logistics:
⏳ Timeline: Depart very early morning (before 7am) on Wednesday, July 15; return late evening (after 9pm) on Friday, July 17.
👥 Capacity: Seats are extremely limited! Max 10 students accepted.
📝 Academic Expectations: This is a working academic trip. There will be assigned coursework/tasks to complete while traveling.
🍔 Meals & Lodging: Hotel lodging is fully covered. Most meals are covered, but plan to bring personal funds for a few meals on your own.
🛏️ Housing: Rooms are limited to 3 students per room (same gender). Rollaway cots are not guaranteed; must be willing to share room space with peers.

⚖️ Selection Criteria
Spots are highly limited and NOT first-come, first-served. Priority goes to:
🎓 Good Standing: Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
📅 Graduation Timeline: Strongest preference given to students graduating December 2026 or May 2027 who plan to apply to these schools.
👯 Housing Flexibility ("Bestie" Bonus): Extra consideration if you're willing to share a bed with a same-gender peer (perfect if you and a friend apply together!) to maximize space.
⭐ Program Engagement: Students 100% in compliance with TRIO SSS or who go above and beyond get higher precedence.

🛑 Ready to Apply?
⏰ Deadline: June 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon).
✍️ Personal Statement (Max 200 words): Briefly highlight your interest in these schools and how the trip supports your graduation goals.

👉 Apply Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xcmwQDeTVH

Our Public Health Educators had a great time connecting with the community at Jazz in the City at Jubilee Park! 🎷🎶

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about the programs and services available through the Onondaga County Health Department. We love opportunities to meet residents where they are and share resources that support healthy communities.

Missed us? Join us at the next Jazz in the City event:

📅 June 18, 2026
📍 Boys & Girls Club, 2100 E. Fayette St.

We hope to see you there!

🧡 Be prepared. Carry Narcan. 🧡

In an opioid overdose emergency, every second counts. Keeping Narcan (naloxone) in an easy-to-reach location can help ensure it's available when it's needed most.

🎒 Store it in a backpack or bag
👜 Keep it in a purse or tote
🩹 Add it to a first aid kit
🏠 Place it in a location that's easy to access

Narcan kits are small, portable, and simple to carry, making it easier to be prepared for an emergency.

Having Narcan on hand could help save a life.

Hello my most awesome TRIO students! 👋

As we wrap up the year, we want to make sure TRIO is doing everything it can to support you. We need your brainpower to make our program even better for Fall 2026!

Please take a few minutes to let us know what worked, what didn't, and what you want to see next semester. Your feedback directly shapes our events, workshops, and resources.

🗓️ Deadline: Please complete the End of Year Survey by June 30, 2026.

Thank you for helping us grow!

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Families of New York State:

If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to new Federal work requirements that could impact your SNAP benefits. You can meet the work requirements and keep your SNAP benefits if you:

• Earn at least $943 a month, or $217.50 per week
• Do community service or volunteer work
• Learn skills to help you get a job

Visit the OTDA website to review the updated eligibility information: otda.ny.gov/abawd

Live in an apartment off campus?
Did you change the batteries in your fire alarms?
Check your fire extinguisher?
Refill your first aid kit?
Now's the time-especially with storm season upon us!

🚨 It’s the first of the month, time to test your smoke alarms!

Your reminder from the Clark Burn Center Team: take a minute today to press the test button on every smoke alarm in your home.

A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all. Smoke alarms only work when they are properly installed and regularly tested.

✅ Hear the beep? It’s working.
🔇 No beep? Check the battery or replace the alarm.
🐤 Chirp… chirp… chirp? Don’t ignore it.

If your alarm has a replaceable battery, change the battery and test it again.
If it has a sealed 10-year battery, replace the alarm according to the manufacturer’s

Source: FEMA/U.S. Fire Administration


Image description: Reminder graphic to test smoke alarms on the first of the month. It shows a smoke alarm with a red arrow pointing to the test button.

🎓 Native Students - Scholarship Eligibility 🎓
Are you a Native student looking for financial support for college? Check out this incredible opportunity from the Association on American Indian Affairs!

Eligibility Requirements:

🦅 Tribal Enrollment: Be enrolled with your respective Tribe, either a federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska.

🪶 Documentation: Submit a copy of Tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of your Tribal I.D. card or an official letter from the Tribe. Students must be directly recognized as a citizen or member of a Tribal Nation.

📚 Enrollment Status: Be enrolled as a full-time student.

📈 GPA: Have a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA.

📑 School Documents: Submit a current class schedule and transcript.

🏛️ Institution: Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher.

✍️ Essays: Provide essays described in the application that show your connection to your Tribal Nation and Native Country.

📢 Apply today! Scholarship applications are open until May 31, 2026.

🏢 Association on American Indian Affairs
🌐 Application and more information: indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship