STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
PROGRAM (SSS)
SSS (Student Support Services Program)
is a Federal TRIO program funded by the U.S.
Department of Education to provide services to
economically and educationally disadvantaged
students. All participants must be either a
first-generation college student, and/or low-
income, and/or physically or learning disabled.
The College of the Siskiyous’ SSS program
is designed to ensure the academic success,
graduation and transfer of its students to a four-
year college or university.
SSS Services:
• Individualized academic, career, financial aid
and transfer counseling/advising.
• Personal counseling.
• Field trips to four-year college campuses
(meals & transportation provided).
• Cultural activities (meals & transportation
provided).
• Financial aid, scholarship, and four-year
college application assistance.
• Workshops – financial aid/literacy and career.
How to apply to the SSS Program:
Submit
completed application and needs assessment
forms to the SSS office in Eddy Hall. Application
packets are available and accepted throughout
each semester.
SSS Office:
Phone: 530- 938-5309
Fax: 530-938-5379
Important SSS Dates and Deadlines to Remember:
Fall 2016
August 8:
Program orientations begin this week
September 12–23:
First progress report check-in
October 24–28:
Second progress report check-
in
October 28:
SSS students should have at least
one counseling contact completed
November 28 – December 15:
End of semester
check-in and program evaluation
August 8 – December 15:
SSS students must
have at least two counseling contacts completed
during the semester
NOTE:
Students will be notified of planned trips
and activities at orientation
Spring 2017
January 9:
Program orientations begin this week
February 13–24:
First progress report check-in
March 20–24:
Second progress report check-in
April 7:
SSS Students should have at least one
counseling contact completed
May 1-25:
End of semester check-in and
program evaluation
January 9 – May 25:
SSS Students must have
at least two counseling contacts completed
during the semester
NOTE:
Students will be notified of planned trips
and activities at orientation
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