The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 (P.L. 106-554) amended the Student
Support Services (SSS) Program to permit grant aid to students who are current participants
in the Student Support Services program. Grant Aid is made possible through funds
from the U.S. Department of Education and may be awarded on an annual basis. As a
participant in the Student Support Services program, these funds are awarded directly
to you and can be used in any way to dismantle barriers prevent persistence to graduation.
Who is eligible for Student Support Services grant aid?
In order to qualify for Student Support Services grant aid, each SSS participant must
meet the following qualifications:
Must currently be a participant of Student Support Services
Must receive Pell Grant and have unmet need determined by the Financial Aid Office
What is the process to receive a Student Support Services grant aid award?
Each student applying for grant aid must complete the following process:
Must complete a 2023-3034 Grant Aid Application
Must have completed four one-on-one counseling sessions with a member of the Student
Support Services staff
Must complete a personal statement on your intended use of the grant aid
How much are the Student Support Services grant aid awards?
Grant aid will be awarded to students on a case-by-case basis. However, all awards
will be a one-time award with a minimum of$650.00. Based on the needs of each student, grant aid will be awarded accordingly.
How will I find out if I received the Student Support Services grant aid award?
Awardees of the Student Support Services grant aid will be notified via email. Those
unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at this time.
