Funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the SSS Program is an academic support program designed to support part-time students through graduation and to facilitate transfer to a four-year college. The SSS Program provides services and experiences supportive of retention and success, including academic, career, and financial aid counseling. SSS students benefit from one-on-one tutoring, individualized educational plans, and social and enrichment activities. Also, eligible participants in good standing may apply for financial resources, namely grant aid, childcare, and book vouchers. Since the SSS Program serves a limited number of students each year, emphasis is placed on student-staff interaction and on intensive monitoring of students’ academic performance.

To be eligible to participate in the SSS Program, a student must be low-income, a first-generation college student, or disabled. In addition, a student must meet program academic requirements and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or meet the residency requirement for federal student financial assistance. Applications are available in any SSS Program Office, Rooms E203, E204, & E205.