Mission Statement:
The mission of the AWC Trio Student Support Services program is to retain, graduate, and/or transfer students, who are historically under-represented in higher education, to four-year universities in good academic standing, with support services provided by committed staff who are personable and empathetic to student needs and who believe in the power of education. Program participants are provided with necessary guidance, encouragement, tools and resources to obtain their educational goals through services that are culturally sensitive, individualized and fun.
Goals:
The program's goal is to provide students with assistance that will increase their chances of graduating from college or transferring to a university. The Student Support Services staff works closely with each student to determine each individual's area of need and to develop a strategy to meet that need. These services, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, will be available to students until they graduate or transfer to another college or university.
Often it takes only a little extra help to make your college experience more successful. Student Support Services staff can help you identify new ways to get the most out of your classes or improve your current study habits. We can also assist students in identifying opportunities and resources available at AWC, in the community, and at other colleges and universities that will aid in meeting educational and career goals.
If you are having trouble meeting the requirements of college classes, or are not satisfied with the grades you are earning, we may be able to help you. The staff cares and wants to help you realize your full potential.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the program, a student must:
- Be currently enrolled at Arizona Western College.
- Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or other eligible resident.
- Need academic assistance according to Student Support Services guidelines.
- Meet at least one of the following eligibility guidelines:
- Federal Low-Income Guidelines set by the Department of Education
- First-generation college student - Parents did not go to college
- Physically challenged or learning disabled (Services for Persons with a Disability)
Download Application (PDF): A program application can be printed and submitted to the Student Support Services Office located in the new 3C Building, on the top floor, just above the Bookstore, Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Calendar: Are you interested in attending a workshop or do you desire to visit a university campus? A monthly calendar is available.
Grant Aid Forms: Grant Aid forms are now available. You can download it from here, or from Blackboard, or you can pick one up at the office in the 3C Building.
Student Support Services (SSS) was developed for students who possess the potential to succeed in college, but may not be doing so because of financial hardships, inadequate academic preparation, personal problems, limited English proficiency, or other barriers.
