Student Support Services

The Student Support Services program is a federally funded TRiO Program that promotes student success for students who are academically disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged, first-generation college students, and/or students with disabilities. The goals of the program are to increase the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of those enrolled.

Services provided include: academic counseling, financial counseling, personal counseling, transfer counseling, workshops, learning groups, and services for students with disabilities. In addition, a variety of workshops and field trips to promote student success are offered every year. These activities include transfer workshops using the internet and trips to a number of four-year colleges to assist with the transfer process. Students are offered the opportunity to study together in organized learning groups which are led by professional tutors. Those students who need one-to-one assistance are referred to appropriate tutors. Those with disabilities who need more specialized tutoring assistance are referred to the Learning Center. The Student Support Services Program also awards a limited amount of financial aid each semester to students who have met academic and program participation requirements.

The Learning Center has also developed a web site which features many links to their Student Support Services. Click here to view their section.

The Student Support Services Office also coordinates academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Documentation requirements and procedures for requesting accommodations are available on the Student Support Services web site. Students who are interested in participating in the program are invited to visit the offices located in Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 241) or to call 845: 687-5131 or 800: 724-0833, extension 5131.

The Student Support Services Program is funded by a $277,580.00 United States Department of Education Grant.