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Student Support Services

Student Support Services (SSS) is:

a federally funded TRIO program designed to assist first-generation, low-income, and/or college students with documented disabilities achieve academic success. The program provides extra support and encouragement for eligible students. We serve 200 SVCC students anually. Therefore, participants in our program will recieve lots of individual attention.

SSS Waivers:

Each semester, the Sauk Valley Community College Foundation provides funding for SSS waivers that are awarded to five SSS participants. The awards include two tuition waivers, two book waivers, and one childcare waiver. A committee selects recipients on the basis of financial need and review of an essay written by the applicant.

Benefits of Student Support Services

  • Academic Counseling
  • Career Counseling
  • Personal Counseling
  • Transfer Advising
  • Tutoring
  • Campus Visits
  • Cultural Activities
  • Resource Materials
  • Help With Financial Aid Applications

You are eligible for Student Support Services if you

  • Are a first generation college student:
    Neither of your parents earned a four-year college degree
  • Are economically disadvantaged:
    Family taxable income should meet appropriate federal guidelines. Students who receive a Pell Grant and/or public aid usually meet this guideline.
  • Have a documented disability:
    The SSS staff works closely with SVCC's Student Needs Coordinator to help provide extra support for these students.

Application:

Student Support Services Staff

Cyrus Kooshesh
Project Coordinator
E-mail: kooshec@svcc.edu

Juli Coble
SSS Program Assistant
E-mail: juli.coble@svcc.edu

Larry Jackson
Counselor
E-mail: jacksol@svcc.edu

Jennifer Salamone
Counselor
E-mail: salamoj@svcc.edu

Student Needs Coordinator

The mission of the Student Needs Coordinator at SVCC is to provide services for students with special needs. Services provided by the Student Needs Coordinator are intended to assist learners with special needs in the successful completion of their educational and career pursuits at SVCC. As a student you can expect the SNC to assume a supportive role on your behalf.

SSS Calendar of Events

- In the process of updating. Check back later. -

Contact Information

Student Support Services Office is located in room 1H2
Phone: 815.288.5511, ext.268
TDD: 288.5511, ext. 206


SVCC provides equal opportunity and affirmative action in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, military starus, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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