Welcome participants and prospective participants
Student Support Services Health Sciences (SSS HS) is a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that supports up to 140 AC students enrolled in either an Allied Health or Nursing program, in an academically enriching and supportive environment.
Student Support Services is a Department of Education TRiO program designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities who are pursuing their education in the Health Sciences. Participants can use the following TRiO provided services: academic advising, academic tutoring, financial aid assistance, financial literacy counseling, and transfer assistance.
Program Requirements
Federal grant guidelines allow selected students to receive support from SSS HS for up to four years to:
- Obtain a certificate or associate degree
- Obtain an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university
Eligibility
- Meet income guidelines (based on taxable income)
- First-generation (neither parent graduated with a 4-year degree)
- Disabled (registered with AC Disability Services)
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a participant in our program, please visit us at West Campus Bldg A Suite 205 and complete an application, or submit an application online.
Eligibility will be verified by staff and you will be contacted as to the status of your application. When SSS Health Science has reached maximum capacity, new applications will be placed on a waitlist and applicants will be considered next academic year.
Advice and Assistance with postsecondary course selection
Financial Literacy
Information about Federal aid and assistance completing financial aid applications
Assistance applying for admission to, and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment at a four year institution
Financial Literacy
Information about Federal aid and assistance completing financial aid applications
Assistance applying for admission to, and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment at a four year institution
All SSS projects may provide:
Provide individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information
Activities and instruction designed to acquaint students with career options
Exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available
Mentoring programs
Tutoring
To schedule tutoring, click on the link below:
Amarillo College - Academic Success Center (actx.edu)
Student Support Services Health Sciences is 100% funded by the Department of Education. The Federal government provided this program $261,888 which was awarded September 1, 2020. This program does not provide direct financial resources to students.