Student Support Services is a program designed to help college students continue in and complete their degrees. Joining Student Support Services increases your chances of staying in college and earning your degree! Nationally, 90% of SSS students persist from one year to the next, and 51% complete their degrees!
At Washburn, Student Support Services is part of our strategy to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities, especially students who are receiving the Shawnee County Promise Scholarship. Let us help you make your educational dreams come true – apply today! Students who apply and are accepted to the program will be automatically entered into a scholarship drawing!
SSS students will receive FREE support services to help make their degrees a reality, including:
- Dedicated in-person tutors, just for SSS students
- Priority Registration
- Advising from an advisor with a small caseload, who can give you more personalized attention
- Success Coaching to help you set and achieve your educational goals
- Special Financial Aid workshops and information tailored for SSS students
- Assistance applying to graduate or professional school
- Assistance with developing your career-readiness skills
- Funding assistance available for research and/or leadership conferences
- First-generation college students
- Income-eligible students
- Students receiving accommodations at WU
- Students receiving the Shawnee County Promise scholarship are particularly encouraged to apply!
Nothing! All services are free to you and are paid for with a grant from the US federal government.
What’s more, SSS could help pay for your conference travel to present your research, travel to leadership seminars, and other academic enrichment activities!
As a federally funded grant, admission and selection for Washburn SSS is in compliance with the provisions of section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Accordingly, access and participation will not be denied to applicants based on gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age.
Student Support Services is an Equal Opportunity in Education project that does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
