TRiO Student Support Services & STEM-Health Sciences

Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally-funded TRiO program designed to assist college students with academic skills and motivation to successfully complete a postsecondary education degree. The goal of the Student Support Services program is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants. The program serves 260 eligible students of all majors each year. Eligibility criteria is any combination of the following: first generation, low income, or disability. Selected students are also eligible to receive grant aid awards of at least $700.00.
Program services include:

Academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects;
Advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection;
Information on both the full range of student financial aid programs and benefits;
Assistance in completing financial aid applications, including the FAFSA and scholarship information;
Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students,
Assistance in applying for transfer admission to, and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment in, four-year postsecondary education programs.
Individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic matters;
Career exploration;
Exposure to cultural events and academic programs; and
Mentoring programs.

Campus Contact:
sss@cccc.edu
Phone: 919-718-7536
Appointments available at all campus locations.

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