Student Support Services (SSS)
Student Support Services is a free program available to eligible students interested in achieving their goals of graduating or transferring. To be eligible, students must have graduated from high school or obtained a GED, have a demonstrated need for academic support, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and satisfy one of the following criteria: Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree), meet income eligibility requirements, or have a documented disability.
Our Commitment:
- Accessible, effective services
- Supportive, caring staff
- High-quality advising and instruction
- Responsive academic and personal support
- Strong student advocacy
Services & Support:
- Academic advising and success coaching
- Tutoring
- Scholarship opportunities and supplemental grant aid
- Individual academic plan development
- Financial Aid & FAFSA assistance
- Financial literacy education
- Transfer support, including campus visits
- Technology loan program
- Career planning & professional development
- College success & life skills workshops
- Community service and cultural enrichment opportunities
- Access to reference materials, resources, and referrals
All of the services are free for program participants.
How to Apply or Refer:
- Students: Complete this form to determine eligibility and schedule an intake interview.
- Faculty/Staff: Refer students by emailing d_benson@SouthwesternCC.edu with the student's name and ID, completing this form, or calling 339.4420.
For more information, contact SSS office at 339.4420 or 800.447.4091 ext. 4420, or stop by our office on the lower level of Oaks Hall.
