… rates and academic performance. The Project provides support to Special Programs and Services (S.P.S.) students who have the goal of graduating with an associate degree, earning a certificate, or transferring to a four-year institution. TRiO … a permanent resident; Must be able to demonstrate academic needs. Academic Eligibility: In addition to the above criteria, applicants must be highly motivated to succeed in their education. They must have a goal of wanting to graduate with an associate degree or wish to transfer to a four-year institution and have one or more of the following academic needs: 2.4 or below grade point average Specific problems in English or Math English as …