TRIO-Student Support Services

SWCC TRIO-Student Support Services Mission Statement:

"The TRIO-Student Support Services program at Southwestern Community College enhances the institution’s commitment to first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities by encouraging students to strive toward their academic and personal goals. SSS provides support services designed to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates."

TRIO-Student Support Services is funded 100 percent ($325,051) by the U.S. Department of Education and serves 180 participants every academic year. All services are FREE! To be eligible for Student Support Services, students must meet at least one of the following:

First generation college student- (Neither parent has a four-year college degree) or
Low-income individual- (Based on Federal Financial Aid/Taxable Income) or
Student with a documented disability.

Services offered (most services are offered face-to-face and virtual):

Tutoring
Academic/Career Advising
Academic Skills Workshops
Transfer Assistance
Scholarship/Grant Assistance
Social Enrichment Activities

TRIO-SSS Advising Philosophy:

Quality advising is instructional in nature and involves a commitment to establishing a collaborative partnership between the advisor and the advisee. The ongoing advising relationship focuses on promoting academic, personal, and career success.