The purpose of the Student Support Services Program (SSS) is to increase the retention and graduation rates of income eligible, first generation college, and students with disabilities.
What is Student Support Services Program
SSS is a TRiO program federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education that is at Northeast Texas Community College. Its purpose is to provide services to eligible students to help them succeed at Northeast Texas Community College and assist them in transferring to four-year institutions. The Student Support Services program is committed to making college a rewarding and successful experience for each student participant.
Benefits of Participation
- Increased retention and graduation rates
- Increased transfer rates from 2-year to 4-year institutions
- Tutoring support with low student/tutor ratio
- Assistance with FAFSA, scholarship and loan applications
- Academic advisor to help with degree planning
- Increased employability skills and job search preparation
- Smooth transfer to a 4-year university
- Improved financial literacy
Services Provided
As an active participant of SSS, there are numerous support services available to you at no cost.
Individual Development Planning (IDP)
Tutoring
Counseling
Workshops
Academic Enrichment
Transfer Assistance
Financial Aid Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive services from the TRIO SSS Program you must:
- Be enrolled at Northeast Texas Community College
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Meet one OR more of the following:
- Be income eligible as outlined by federal guidelines
- Be a first generation college student
- Be a student with a documented disability
The SSS program at Northeast Texas Community College is 100% funded with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education to serve 140 participants per year for 5 years of the 2025-2030 grant cycle.
