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The Student Support Services Program (SSSP) is a TRIO program
funded by the U.S. Department of Education that provides academic
assistance, personal support, cultural enrichment, and individual
support for eligible undergraduate students at the University
of Delaware. The primary objectives of SSSP are to assist
participants to maintain good academic standing, to persist
in college, and ultimately to graduate from the University
with a baccalaureate degree.
Throughout the year, SSSP participants work with professional
staff to identify long-and short-term academic and personal
goals and the strategies needed to achieve them. Freshmen
are assigned a Peer Mentor, an upper-class SSSP student trained
to assist new students to make the transition to college.
Student Support Services participants may use free group
and individual tutoring, participate
in educational and developmental workshops,
pursue leadership opportunities within the program, and attend
cultural events. All services are provided free of cost to
active program members.
The Student Support Services Program offers students access
to all the resources that promote academic excellence. At
the same time, the Student Support Services Program is dedicated
to creating a supportive social community that will help to
make the university experience a positive one.
For more information, call (302) 831-2805.
A full range of academic and personal development opportunities
are offered through the Student Support Services Program at
the University of Delaware. All services are provided free
of charge to active program members. Services include:
- Academic and personal support
- Peer mentoring
- Group and individual tutoring
- Academic and informational workshops
- Assistance in applying for financial aid
- Cultural events
All program services are provided free of charge to participants.
The grant provided by the United States Department of Education
covers most expenses incurred by the program.
Motivated undergraduate students enrolled in a full-time degree
program at the University of Delaware who demonstrate the
potential to succeed in college and who qualify for participation
in a federal TRIO program are eligible to become SSSP students.
If you are a first-generation college student (neither of
your parents graduated with a four-year undergraduate degree)
and/or a student from a family with a limited income, you
are encouraged to apply. Applicants are required to submit
the most recent copy of the 1040 tax form submitted by the
person(s) who claim them. Students with physical and/or Learning
Disabilities/ADHD are also eligible to apply.
The Student Support Services Program office is housed in the
Academic Enrichment Center, at the corner of Amstel Ave. and So. College Ave. You may
visit the Center to make an appointment to meet with one of
the staff, call the SSSP office at (302) 831-2805, or send
us e-mail at sssp-staff@udel.edu.
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