About the Program
Program Mission
The mission of the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to meet the educational, social and personal needs of a diverse student population and to maximize their full academic potential. The SSS Program seeks to solve social, economic and educational problems of first-generation, income eligible and students with disabilities by providing group and individual support services.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the program is to increase graduation and retention rates among the population served. The goals of the program are to provide academic support services that help students develop skills that build classroom success, create a supportive learning environment, aid in developing an appreciation for diversity and expose students to cultural and social experiences that will promote the development and maintenance of self-esteem. The program is funded to serve 160 eligible students enrolled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. To be eligible for the SSS program a student must meet at least one of the following criteria (1) neither of your parents has a 4-year degree, (2) you meet specific federal income guidelines and/or (3) you possess a documented disability.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in this exciting program, you need to fulfill only one of the following criteria:
- Neither of your parents have a 4-year degree
- You meet the federal income guidelines
- You possess a documented disability.
If you believe you qualify for SSS, download the application here.
Benefits of SSS
- Tutoring
- Pre-Academic advising
- Cultural Enrichment
- Registered Student Organization
- Social Networking
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Mentoring
- Financial and Economic Literacy workshops
- Academic Goal Setting
- Study Skills Workshops
- Time Management
- Note Taking
- Improving Study Habits
- FREE on-site printing and computer usage
- Textbook Borrowing Program
- Career Exploration
Partnerships
TRiO Student Support Services partners with regional TRiO programs. Here are a few of our strategic partners: