Southwestern's Student Support Services

The Student Support Services (SSS) Program provides support and assistance to help college students complete their academic studies at Southwestern Community College and transfer to a 4-year college or university to complete a Bachelor’s Degree. The SSS professional staff provides individualized services that address specific needs of students as they confront the challenges of completing a college degree. SSS is funded 100% ($249, 944) by the U.S. Department of Education and serves 180 participants each academic year. A variety of services are provided to assist students.

Services offered include:

Tutoring - SSS provides student driven tutoring in the Arts & Sciences core classes for students who are either in SSS or eligible for SSS.

Academic/Career Advising - Advising is available to SSS students who would like help in determining short term and long term goals. We work closely with Career Services to help students move toward their career goals.

Scholarship/Grant Aid Assistance - SSS participants are advised of the various types of financial aid available and the methods needed to obtain that aid. Grant Aid assistance is provided through the SSS program to many participants who complete applications and are qualified for the award.

Academic Workshops- Throughout the year, SSS offers workshops based on the requests and needs of the SSS students.

Cultural/Social Activities- SSS members are encouraged to participate in cultural/social activities sponsored by SSS and SWCC. These activities may include educational field trips to museums, concerts, plays, musicals, etc. SSS invites two educational speakers to campus for a Lunch & Learn seminar. An Honoring Banquet with a special guest speaker is held each Spring to recognize participants for their accomplishments throughout the year.

Transfer Assistance- For those who plan to continue their education beyond SWCC, there is assistance and information available to enable the successful transfer to four-year institutions. SSS has a Transfer Specialist on staff who will provide participants with opportunities to visit other colleges.

Student Support Services students are eligible to participate and enjoy these and other SSS benefits at NO COST.

To be eligible for Student Support Services, students must be at least one of the following:

Students should also be planning to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.

Apply Now!
Print the Application & Self-Assessment pages
and bring them to our office.

Contact Us: sssmail@swcciowa.edu

1501 W. Townline St.
Creston, IA. 50801
(641) 782-1360

Fall/Spring Hours: 7:30am-5pm Mon-Fri
Summer Hours: 7am-4:30pm Mon-Fri


Student Support Services SSS Current Events SSS Newsletter Tutoring SSS Staff Got Goals? SSS Photo Album SSS Application Self-Assessment Disability Services Academic Success Tips SSS Alumni Facebook Page SWCC Facebook Page	The Student Support Services (SSS) Program provides support and assistance to help college students complete their academic studies at Southwestern Community College and transfer to a 4-year college or university to complete a Bachelor’s Degree. The SSS professional staff provides individualized services that address specific needs of students as they confront the challenges of completing a college degree. SSS is funded 100% ($249, 944) by the U.S. Department of Education and serves 180 participants each academic year. A variety of services are provided to assist students. Services offered include: Tutoring - SSS provides student driven tutoring in the Arts & Sciences core classes for students who are either in SSS or eligible for SSS. Academic/Career Advising - Advising is available to SSS students who would like help in determining short term and long term goals. We work closely with Career Services to help students move toward their career goals. Scholarship/Grant Aid Assistance - SSS participants are advised of the various types of financial aid available and the methods needed to obtain that aid. Grant Aid assistance is provided through the SSS program to many participants who complete applications and are qualified for the award. Academic Workshops- Throughout the year, SSS offers workshops based on the requests and needs of the SSS students. Cultural/Social Activities- SSS members are encouraged to participate in cultural/social activities sponsored by SSS and SWCC. These activities may include educational field trips to museums, concerts, plays, musicals, etc. SSS invites two educational speakers to campus for a Lunch & Learn seminar. An Honoring Banquet with a special guest speaker is held each Spring to recognize participants for their accomplishments throughout the year. Transfer Assistance- For those who plan to continue their education beyond SWCC, there is assistance and information available to enable the successful transfer to four-year institutions. SSS has a Transfer Specialist on staff who will provide participants with opportunities to visit other colleges. Student Support Services students are eligible to participate and enjoy these and other SSS benefits at NO COST. To be eligible for Student Support Services, students must be at least one of the following: First generation college student, (neither parent has a Bachelor’s Degree) or Low income individual, (based on Federal Financial Aid) or Student with a disability, (based on documented disability.) Students should also be planning to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a Bachelor’s Degree. Apply Now! Print the Application & Self-Assessment pages and bring them to our office. Contact Us: sssmail@swcciowa.edu 1501 W. Townline St. Creston, IA. 50801 (641) 782-1360 Fall/Spring Hours: 7:30am-5pm Mon-Fri Summer Hours: 7am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
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