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Student Support Services

Student Support Services

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Student Support Services

Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally-funded TRIO program committed to helping undergraduate students be successful at Turtle Mountain College. SSS provides academic and personal support to help students develop strategies to navigate the college system, stay in school, accomplish their educational goals, and graduate. Student Support Services assists eligible students with the transition from high school or other stages of life to college, and supports students as they make the adjustment to university level academic expectations.

Program Eligibility

To receive assistance, students must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment at TMC, and have an established need for academic assistance. Students may receive assistance through SSS if they’re considered one of the following:

1. First-Generation – Either of the student’s parents received a 4-year degree.
2. Economically Disadvantaged – Must meet income-based requirements determined by federal guidelines.
3. Students with Learning or Physical Disabilities.

Services Provided by

Student Support Services

Services are free of charge to all SSS participants. SSS provides a variety of services to help students reach their academic, career, and personal goals. A summary of these services is provided below:

Tutorial services

Academic, financial, and personal counseling

Advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection

Assist students with a full range of information and assistance on student financial aid/scholarships

Counseling services designed to improve financial literacy

Assist students in transferring and enrolling in a four-year degree program

Career Assessment and Planning

Referral Services

Student Advocate

Academic Probation Assistance

Peer Mentoring

Exposure to cultural events and academic activities

Direct financial assistance (grant aid) to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants