Student Support Services Program

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The primary goal of the Student Support Services Program (SSS) is to get students to reach the most important milestone in college...graduation.

What We Do

We encourage you to have a positive experience at RIC by providing you enough support to feel confident in your ability as a scholar, and courageous enough to succeed no matter the obstacle faced. Are you interested in taking this step?

Check Your Eligibility to Participate

Refer a Student to the Program

How to Become an SSS Tutor

Our Services

  • advising & counseling (one-on-one)
  • financial aid process assistance
  • tutoring (with SSS tutors)
  • seminars & workshops (with the SSS community)
  • graduate school application process assistance
  • events (cultural) & leadership activities
  • grants, aid, scholarships from SSS (for eligible students)

Eligibility to Participate

You must be enrolled at Rhode Island College and be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Additionally, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Application Process

If you're ready to make the next step, just take a minute to complete an application.

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To say SSS impacted my college experience is an understatement. They have provided me with all types of support I feel I would have never received anywhere else. They always made sure I was on track and on top of all my work. They taught me to be more outspoken and unafraid - to put myself out there. Overall, I would say SSS has provided me with academic skills I did not know I needed, but also skills I will apply outside of school in the real world. And for that I am thankful to the SSS program.
- Cisco Gonzalez, Justice Studies and Sociology Double Major

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Become an SSS Tutor

Overview of Tutoring

Student Success Services (SSS) tutors are asked to provide academic support to undergraduate students enrolled in the SSS and SSS STEM programs. 

You will help students one-on-one or in small groups to review their assignments, course syllabi, and prepare for tests/quizzes. In addition, you will help them organize tasks, manage time, and handle responsibilities. 

Requirements to be a Tutor

  • undergraduate or graduate Student 
  • completed 30+ credits
  • minimum GPA of 3.0
  • strong organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • previous tutoring experience  
  • previous peer leader

Salary

Undergraduate Student Tutors

$12–15 per hour

Graduate Student Tutors

$15–20 per hour

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Contact Us

Center for Scholar Development

Creating educational pathways in an affirming environment for first generation scholars in their pursuit of post-secondary success.

Antonio Rocha

Mr. Antonio D. Rocha

Assistant Director

Student Support Services (TRIO)