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:

first-generation college student (neither parent nor guardian has a bachelor's degree)
Federal TRIO Program Low-Income Level status
disabled (with documented status)

Application Process

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

Apply Today

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

Meet Our Team - Read Our Bios

Mr. Antonio D. Rocha

Assistant Director
Student Support Services (TRIO)

Cheikh Ndiaye

Transfer Advisor
Student Support Services

Ms. Andreya Watkins

Advisor
Student Support Services

Mackenzie T. Williams

Senior Project Director SSS and STEM

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.