Student Support Services

 

Greetings Prospective SSS Participant,

The Student Support Services (SSS) program at Kentucky State University is excited to offer academic and personal support designed to help students succeed and persist through to graduation. Our mission is to dismantle barriers—whether financial, personal, academic, physical, or mental—that may stand in the way of your success. We are committed to providing intentional opportunities that empower students so that success becomes the only option!

About the Program
Student Support Services is a TRIO program funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. TRIO programs are dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals through a wide range of services and opportunities. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, these programs are awarded to institutions like Kentucky State University to directly serve students.

At Kentucky State, our SSS program identifies, selects, and serves 145 first-generation, income-eligible, and/or disabled college students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment. Our staff partners with faculty and departments across campus to foster a supportive environment that promotes student success, retention, and persistence toward earning a degree.

What You Can Expect as a Participant
Success is possible for those who commit themselves to hard work and take full advantage of the resources offered. As a participant, you can look forward to:

  • Academic Advising

  • Tutoring in a variety of subjects

  • Study Skills & College Survival Workshops

  • Academic Enhancement Workshops

  • Personal and Career Counseling

  • Graduate School Application Resources

  • Computer and Printer Access

  • Grant Aid (additional qualifications apply)

  • Cultural and Social Activities

  • Educational Trips (Day and Overnight)

Join Our 2025–2026 Cohort
The SSS staff is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and dreams. We invite you to apply and become part of the SSS family, where you will be supported every step of the way on your path to graduation.

If you have questions about the application process or the program, please email travis.haskins1@kysu.edu or ebony.ray@kysu.edu. We are here to assist you!

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you into the 2025–2026 SSS Cohort.

Sincerely,
Travis Haskins, Sr.
Director │ Student Support Services
Kentucky State University