What is Student Support Services?

Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive program designed to promote retention and academic success in college. SSS provides participants with academic and support services in a caring environment that seeks to ensure their successful completion of a baccalaureate degree at Arkansas State University. These services are FREE to participants and include tutoring, academic advising, counseling, mentoring, workshops, and cultural enrichment trips.

How can I be considered eligible?

To be considered for SSS, a student must meet the following conditions:

•  Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at ASU

• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or meet the residence requirements for federal

    student aid.

• Have a need for academic support and meet at least one of the following:

  - be a first generation college student (neither parent has a baccalaureate

      degree).

  - Meet income guidelines.

  - Be an individuial with a disability.

Contact the SSS office in room 301 of Smith Hall to find out more about how SSS can help you. Arkansas State University has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education Federal TRIO Programs totaling $267,980 which provides 100% of the funding for Student Support Services.

 

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