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Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO program designed to increase student motivation and improve student retention and academic success - ultimately increasing both graduation rate and transfers to SPC's Upper Division, and other four-year colleges or universities.

To qualify for this program, a student must be:

• a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident;
• accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in SPC;
• in need of academic support as determined by test scores; and
• belong to one of the following groups:
1. neither parent has earned a bachelors degree; or
2. financially limited according to federal criteria; or
3. experiencing a disability (verification is required).

SSS enhances students academic skills by helping them use college resources more effectively and by providing and finding services that support their academic, social and emotional needs.

Services offered through SSS include:

• courses in math, reading, science and college success skills;
• professional and peer mentoring;
• tutoring in most subject areas;
• diagnostic math and reading evaluation;
• advocacy and personal support;
• services for students with disabilities;
• early registration and academic advisement;
• High Achievers Club for students in the program who maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and are active in campus and community service activities; and
• career exploration opportunities through the Career Networking Program.

SSS also networks closely with other college programs on and off campus that promote the success of student who are eligible for these services.

For additional information visit Student Support Services.

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