Student Support Services

The goal in Student Support Services is to retain and graduate students who are first-generation, low-income and/or disabled by ensuring they receive every possible opportunity to succeed. A wide variety of services are provided for FREE to 600 students. SSS strives to create a comfortable and supportive learning environment to ensure equal opportunities for success at �ڰ��.

Who can join SSS?

Any student currently enrolled at �ڰ�� may apply for the SSS program. According to federal guidelines, every eligible student must have an academic need and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

Financial aid / low-income student
First-generation college student (neither parent graduated from a four-year college)
Student with a documented disability

Why should students join SSS?

SSS, which is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education, helps qualified students be successful in college by providing the following services:

Tutoring – Subjects include English, math, science, computer and accounting
Advisement – Assistance in scheduling classes that work toward graduation or transfer
Workshops – Financial literacy, test taking, stress management and more
Technology – A computer lab to use, assistance with computer-based courses and free printing
Campus visits – Visit four-year college and universities that interest you
Cultural trips – Travel with SSS to museums, theaters and other cultural events
Scholarships – Limited funds are available based on eligibility and need

Will SSS lead to success?

Since the inception of the Student Support Services at �ڰ��, many students have succeeded in completing college and earning direct-entry into the workforce or transferring to a four-year university.

81% of SSS student persisted from one year to the next year (2021-2022 APR data)
94% of SSS students are in good academic standing (2021-2022 APR data)
64% SSS students graduated from GSCC and 15% transferred to a four-year university within four years (2021-2022 APR data)