TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
What is the main goal of the Student Support Services (SSS) program?
To increase the college retention and graduation rates of disadvantaged students.
What is the title of a staff or faculty member who helps you select courses and plan your degree path?
Academic advisor
What program allows students to work on campus and earn money to help with college expenses?
Federal Work-Study Program.
What document must be completed each year to apply for federal student aid?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
What types of services are provided by Student Support Services (SSS)?
Academic advising, Transfer Advising, Scholarship Advising and career guidance.
What is the term for the collection of courses required to complete your major?
Curriculum or degree requirements.
What is a hands-on work experience in your field of study, often for course credit?
Internship, practicum and/or clinical
What type of financial aid is based on financial need rather than academic merit?
Need-based aid.
Who is eligible for the Student Support Services (SSS) program?
First-generation college students, income eligible, and students with disabilities.
What is the name of the system where students register for classes?
EAB Navigate
Where can students go to find help writing a résumé?
The Career Services Office
What type of financial aid does not need to be repaid?
Grants or scholarships.
True or False: The PACE Program is a TRIO SSS Program.
True
What is the system where a student can find their degree audit?
DegreeWorks
What is the app that student can use to look for jobs?
Handshake
What does "full-time student" mean in terms of financial aid?
A student enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours, typically 12 or more per semester.
Name a staff member of the TRIO SSS Program here at NECC.
Kristen Arnold, Jessica Rocker, Esther Peralta and Christine Carbone
What does a student need to submit during their last semester of college to let the college know they plan to graduate?
Petition to graduate/graduation application
What is the term for balancing both school and outside responsibilities as a college student?
Work-life balance.
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized loans do not accrue interest while you are in school, while unsubsidized loans do.