I need a tutor for my class. How
do I get a tutor?
Student Support Services has tutors available for participants in the
program. Students must apply and be admitted into the program to be
eligible for these free tutoring services. Tutors are available for
remedial, developmental, and general
education core courses. To receive tutoring, participants must fill
out a tutorial request form. When funds are available and
qualified tutors are available, participants are assigned a tutor on a
first-come, first-served basis. Once the tutor coordinator evaluates the
request and can assign an appropriate tutor, the participant will meet
the tutor in the SSS Computer Lab in EL 332.
If you are interested in applying for the program in order to
be eligible for free tutoring and other SSS activities, please fill out a program application
form available in Ellington 337 or download the online
application form.
Does Student Support Services
have money available for scholarships or financial assistance?
SSS is a federally
funded TRIO program designed to provide free services to participants in
the program. These services include tutoring,
academic counseling, computer lab usage, and cultural
activities. Program staff provide assistance when possible with the
financial aid process and encourage participants to meet with their
financial aid counselor in the Student Financial Aid Office to avoid
confusion and missed deadlines for grant and scholarship opportunities.
In 2005, SSS at APSU was allocated an additional $7,500 to provide
supplemental grant aid. Participants receiving this grant aid must
meet the following: active SSS participant who is receiving PELL
grant, classified as FR or SO, GPA > 2.50 with highest GPA
awarded first, good academic standing
and satisfactory progress according to university standards, and early submission of FAFSA when
appropriate. Additional funds may be awarded for 2005-2006.
What services and activities
does Student Support Services provide?
SSS provides the following services and activities to its participants:
academic counseling, personal counseling, pre-advisement, tutoring,
assistance with various offices and departments on campus, academic
and cultural activities and workshops, technology and writing assistance,
a computer lab, laptop loan program, graphing calculator loan on a
monthly basis, and the opportunity to build social ties and network.
SSS is open M - F from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Later appointments can be
made. SSS is closed when the university closes for snow and
designated university
holidays.
Are all students eligible for
Student Support Services?
SSS is a federally funded TRIO program established to assist low-income
and first-generation college students to connect with the various services
available to students on campus. To participate in the program, each
student must first complete an
application form
and provide a copy of the family's federal income tax return. If no
income tax return is filed, then other appropriate income information
must be provided. Eligibility for the program is based on these
items and an assessment of the student's ability to benefit from services.
Students will be notified about their status–enrollment to the program
is limited to 180 participants. Students will be required to sign a
contract of participation and complete a needs assessment with the
academic counselor or designee. Since enrollment is limited to 180
students, an applicant may be placed on a waiting list to ensure maximum
participation.
What does first-generation
mean?
First-generation means that neither parent has a four-year college degree.
First-generation status is one of the eligibility requirements for SSS.
First-generation college students are more likely to have not been exposed
to information about college and how the processes of an academic
environment function. SSS staff can assist with questions and concerns of the first-generation
college student.
How is low-income determined?
Low-income is based on guidelines published by the U.S. Department of
Education. Students are required to submit one of the following income
documents so that SSS staff can document this eligibility requirement:
Federal Income Tax Return, SS Benefits, AFDC/ADC documentation from
Human Services, Unemployment Benefits Statement, or other income document.
Where can I apply for Student Support
Services?
Application forms are available in Ellington
337
or you can download the online
application form. You are invited to call 931-221-6142
if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to
discuss SSS and how we can help you.
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