Student Support Services
(SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program. We provide these free services to program participants:
- Career, academic and personal counseling
- Peer Mentors
- Transfer services
- Academic assistance with professionals
- Peer tutoring
Advising and academic support are provided to you if you are pursuing a transfer degree program and meet federal
eligibility criteria. Limited funding for financial assistance may be available to qualified transfer students. Academic assistance is provided by
fulltime and part-time faculty for students who demonstrate an academic need.
Qualifications for Services
- You must have an academic need. One of the following will meet this requirement:
- low ASSET scores
- developmental classes
- low GPA
- hold a GED
- Upward Bound Student
- a history of Ws and Fs
- Meet one or more of the following:
- First Generation: Your parents are not four-year college graduates.
- Low income: As defined by Federal guidelines.
- Disability: You may possess a learning disability or be physically challenged. Documentation of disability must be provided. Make an appointment, see an academic advisor, and get the details for disability determination and services.
Battle Creek: 269.965.4150
Fehsenfeld Center: 269.948.9500 (Hastings)
Grahl Center: 517.278.3300 (Coldwater)
Eastern Academic Center: 517.630.8169 (Albion)
Fehsenfeld Center: 269.948.9500 (Hastings)
Grahl Center: 517.278.3300 (Coldwater)
Eastern Academic Center: 517.630.8169 (Albion)
Steps to Take to Access Services
- Print and complete the INTAKE FORM (PDF Format) and make an appointment to see a advisor. If you do not have the capability to print this form, one is available in the Academic Advising department. Make an appointment or take advantage of the drop-in hours to see an advisor at any of the centers.
- Discuss Support Services with an Academic Advisor. We will let you know in writing or with a phone call when services will be available to you.