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 annually. Therefore, participants in our program will receive lots of individual attention.- Benefits of Student Support Services
- Eligibility
- SSS Staff
- Student Needs Coordinator
- Contact Information
SSS Waivers:
Each semester, the Sauk Valley Community College Foundation provides funding for SSS waivers that are awarded to about 20 SSS participants. The $560.00 awards are based on specific criteria.
Benefits of Student Support Services
- Academic Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Personal Counseling
- Transfer Advising
- Free tutoring
- Campus Visits
- Cultural Activities
- Resource Materials
- Free Laptop, iPad, and textbook lending programs
- Help With Financial Aid Applications
- Success Skills Workshops
Eligibility
Federal income and eligibility guidelines apply.
Application:
Student Support Services Staff
Project Coordinator
E-mail: kooshec@svcc.edu
Karen Donohue
SSS Program Assistant
E-mail: donohuk@svcc.edu
Tedra S. Mewhirter
Tutoring and Career Services Advisor
E-mail: mewhirt@svcc.edu
Wendy Erbsen
Tutoring and Career Services Advisor
E-mail: erbenw@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.
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 status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
