TRIO PROGRAMS
Student Support Services (SSS)
Student Support Services (SSS) provides support services
to target populations mandated by the federal government.
These target populations include first generation college
students (neither of whose parents have received a four
year college degree), financial aid recipients who meet
the federal income guidelines, and/or physically disabled
students all of whom must show an academic need (speakers
of other languages, low GPA). This assistance is provided
through many different means, such as:
- ESL/Study Skills Courses
- Tutorial Services
- Study Skills Seminars
- Resource Referral
- Advocacy
- Test Files
Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible if:
- You are a first-generation college students (which
means neither parent/guardian graduated with a four-year
college degree);
- You meet "low income" federal guidelines
(if you are eligible for the Pell Grant you may
be eligible for SSS);
- You have a disability for which you need academic
support;
- You are a citizen or permanent resident of the
United States;
- You possess the motivation for college success
What are our Services?
After acceptance into the SSS Program, students are
able to utilize a variety of student oriented services
including, but not limited to:
- Extra Tutorial Services
- Peer Mentoring
- Academic Guidance
- Advocacy and Assistance in Completing Financial
Aid Forms
- Study Strategies
- Information Workshops
- College Survival Skills
- Access to Study Areas, Computers and Research
Tools
- Cultural (Sporting) Activities
- Career Guidance and Referral
- Graduate School Recommendations
- Campus Visitations
What is Advocacy?
Each student who has been accepted into the SSS will
receive advocacy to provide support and assistance
in the following areas:
- Academic Planning
(i.e. academic advising, course scheduling, assessing
degree progress, etc.)
Financial Aid Planning
(i.e. preparing financial aid/scholarship applications,
resource management, etc.)
- Career Planning
(advising in conjunction with the Career Center,
writing resumes, preparing for interviews, participating
in career fairs, etc.)
- Cultural Event Opportunities
(i.e. attending symphonies, ballets, plays, etc.)
How do I apply to the SSS Program?
To apply for the SSS Program visit our office in NC
2506 or call us at 303.556.2802.
|
