Student Support Services

Providing well-rounded support to qualifying students

For some students, a college education is a dream that might seem out of reach. At Waubonsee, you can make your dream a reality, and our Student Support Services (SSS) team can help.

The SSS program provides holistic academic, career, financial literacy, tutoring and cultural events, and provides well-rounded support for our students.

What is SSS?

We are a Waubonsee program providing well-rounded support for our students. All SSS services fall into at least one of the following three categories:

For first-generation college students (your parents or parent you reside with, or legal guardian(s) did not receive a four-year college degree);
For individuals who qualify as a low-income student;
For individuals who have a visible/invisible disability protected by Federal law.

In addition, eligible Waubonsee students will:

Have a need for academic support services
Plan to earn an Associate Degree or Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Program Services

Our advisors work with each student to create a specific combination of services that meet individual needs.

Academic planning, course selection, and registration assistance
Support in negotiating life's challenges
Assistance with applying for financial aid and obtaining scholarships
Financial literacy (understanding budgeting, credit, etc.)
Career exploration
Transfer advising (for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution)
FREE college visits
FREE individual and small-group tutoring
Workshops on a variety of topics
Opportunities to attend cultural events
Attend a FREE Great Beginnings (COL 100) custom section with SSS students only