Student Support Services

Student Support Services is a federally funded grant program of the Department of Education designed to promote student academic success. The purpose of the program is to assist students who fit federal low-income eligibility guidelines or who are first-generation college students or who have documented disabilities to stay in school and graduate. This is accomplished through offering a number of academic and personal support services.

The Student Support Services program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The Student Support Services program may also provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The goal of SS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of the participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.

»More information about the history of the Student Support Services grant

Student Support Services at JBU

Student Support Services is a new program at John Brown University. The University was awarded a five-year grant, with the opportunity for renewal, to begin the program on our campus in Fall 2005.

Also housed in the Student Support Services office is the Office of Disability Services and the Office of Academic Assistance.

The Office of Disability Services provides academic and other accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

The Office of Academic Assistance provides help with learning strategies and study skills for students who do not qualify for the Student Support Services program. Click here for Academic Assistance.