Student Support Services Veterans
Frequently Asked Questions
Question Overview
The office hours for TRIO SSSV/SSSP are 8 am - 5 pm during the Fall and Spring Academic
semesters. During summer, the hours are 7 am - 3:30 pm.
In order to remain active and thus eligible for services provided by SSSV, all participans
must complete student responsibiltiies (see "Student Responsbilities" subpage). If
you are unable to complete these responsibilities, please meet with the SSSV Director.
As long as you continue to fulfill your responsibilities to the program, you will
be a member in the SSSV until you graduate or unless you decide you no longer wish
to participate. If you decide to exit the program, you will have an exit interview
with TRIO SSSV staff.
We have limited laptop loans 1x per student. Request them earlier in the year to secure
your laptop loan.
All programs are geared to meet the needs of their students. Here at TRIO SSSV, the
staff are Veteran friendly. Our ultimate goal is to help you get a head start on your
college career. TRIO SSSV students not only come to us for assistance with their course
work but to feel a part of the community. There are opportunities to meet one-on-one
with any staff member. Many of the students in TRIO SSSV are from similar backgrounds
and programs. Therefore, new students can have a built in connection to their college
life.
New incoming students must complete the LASSI upon admittance into the program. The
student must enroll in University 8 if they scored below 75% in 4 areas of the 10
LASSI scales. The SSSV Counselor will enroll you into the course.
No, simply being a member in the program does not entitle you to Grant Aid. You must
complete the requirements within the program, have a financial need as determined
by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, and submit an application in order
to be considered for the grant.
No, you do not have to be a full-time student to be a member of TRIO SSSV program.
However, in order to be eligible and receive Grant Aid you must maintain a full unit
load (12 units or more during the semester).