What is the Student Support Services Program?
The Student Support Services Program was developed through a federal grant from the US Department of Education in 1968. The program offers eligible students such supplemental services as specialized academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, peer mentoring, and study skills instruction. In addition, the program provides some direct financial assistance in the form of grant.
The goal of SSS Program is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.
Student Support Services is a grant funded Federal Trio Program. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded SSS at Ashland Community & Technical College a base award of $285,305.00 to provide services to those students who qualify for the program. All activities and services offered to the students in SSS are made possible through the use of these grant funds.
How Do I apply and what are the selection criteria?
Step 1: To qualify for SSS service, you must be at lease ONE of the following: First Generation, Low income, or have a disability (physical, mental health, or learning) and be in a degree seeking program.
Step 2: Fill out an application, either online or in Room 224. (program application at bottom of page)
Step 3: Make an appointment in Room 224 to see an SSS advisor. The first appointment will take approximately 30 minutes.
Step 4: We will verify your eligibility through written documentation. Staff will then assess your level of need. Eligibility does not guarantee admission into the program!
Step 5: You will be scheduled for an Individual Academic Plan appointment, at which time you will be notified whether or not you will be accepted into the program.
Step 6: Sign up for services and begin regular contact with your SSS advisor.
All students must be in a degree seeking program to be eligible for services.
Currently we service 175 students from our three campuses. We welcome any and all students, if interested, please fill out an application and we will process it as quickly as possible.
Program Application
Program Evaluation
Tutor Application
Tutor Evaluation
For all program forms, please e-mail to jackie.binion@kctcs.edu
For all tutor forms, please e-mail to megan.horne@kctcs.edu
