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 extra individual attention.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
SSS Waivers:
Each semester, the Sauk Valley College Foundation provides funding for SSS waivers that is awarded to about 20 SSS participants. The $560.00 awards are based on specific criteria.
Eligibility
Federal income and eligibility guidelines apply.
Application:
Student Support Services Staff
Program Director
E-mail: cyrus.kooshesh@svcc.edu
Karen Donohue
SSS Program Assistant
E-mail: karen.a.donohue@svcc.edu
Tedra S. Mewhirter
Tutoring and Career Services Advisor
E-mail: tedra.s.mewhirter@svcc.edu
Joshua West
Tutoring and Career Services Advisor
E-mail: joshua.j.west@svcc.edu
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.
