National Student Support Services programs are federally funded and developed to:

• Increase college/university retention and graduation rates for eligible students
• Foster within the college/university a climate that embraces the matriculation of low wealth, first-generation; and students with documented disabilities
• Increase the transfer rate of eligible students from two-year to four-year institutions

Program Description

The GSW TRiO/Student Support Services program delivers academic, financial literacy, and cultural support to eligible students.  The services include study skills development, peer tutoring, academic planning, financial aid literacy advising, and cultural experiences.  The facilities include two tutorial classrooms, study lounge, computer lab, and conference/training room located on the third floor of Sanford Hall.  Also located in Sanford Hall are the Registrar's Office suite, Financial Aid Office suite, and Office of Disability Services.

Our goals are to:

• Maintain one hundred and fifty-five eligible students on an annual basis

• Retain and graduate eligible students through GSW's TRiO/Student Support Services program annually
• Create a supportive environment necessary for eligible students to achieve academically, culturally, and personally
• Be a contributing university partner