About Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO grant program. SSS was established to assist students in bridging the gap to their success in higher education and to increase college retention, graduation, and transfer rates. SSS offers academic and transfer advising, career tech, and health services advising, financial literacy and financial aid workshops, leadership workshops, cultural enrichment, study skills tips, and academic tutoring. Grant aid scholarships may be available to eligible students based on need and participation with Student Support Services.
In addition to campus-based tutoring, students may get up to 15 hours of free online tutoring through Smarthinking by using the link in Blackboard or by connecting directly through MyMathLab software used in the math courses.
Northwest Shoals Community College Student Support Services office locations are on both the Shoals and Phil Campbell campuses. The SSS office on the Shoals campus is located in Building 100, Room 117. The SSS office on the Phil Campbell campus is located in Building 307, Room 26.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tutoring Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Please refer to the Fall 2023 Tutoring Schedule for additional information.
Our Mission
The Student Support Services program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention, graduation, and transfer rates of its participants.
Eligibility Requirements
The Student Support Services program is designed to serve undergraduate college students who meet specific program requirements set forth by the U. S. Department of Education.
To be eligible for admission to the SSS program at NWSCC, students must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident and meet at least one of the following criteria:
Be a first-generation college student because neither parent completed a bachelor’s degree
Have a limited income based on federal guidelines. Click on the following link for these guidelines: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html
Have a documented disability with Northwest Shoals Community College.
How do I become a part of the SSS program at NWSCC?
You apply! Each year, the NWSCC SSS staff meet face-to-face with students who meet SSS program requirements. These students then complete an application for our program. This is a voluntary support service; thus, only by returning a completed application in a timely fashion do you have the opportunity to secure a place in the SSS program.
By applying to SSS, you will be taking a major step toward your success at Northwest Shoals Community College.
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Fall 2023 Tutoring
Academic Tutoring begins on August 24, 2023. Please link to your campus below to see the tutoring schedules for times and locations. Virtual tutoring is still available by appointment only. Please call 256-331-8057 if you would like to schedule virtual tutoring.
Student Support Services Staff
Shoals Campus
Beth Brewer, Director
Shoals Campus: Building 100, Room 117
(256) 331-5318 beth.brewer@nwscc.edu
Hadassa Sarabia Assistant to Student Support Services
Shoals Campus: Building 100, Room 117
(256) 331-8057 hadassa.sarabia@nwscc.edu
Theron Brown, Jr., Transfer Advisor Coordinator Shoals Campus: Building 100, Room 117 (256) 331-8096 theron.brown@nwscc.edu
Phil Campbell Campus
Chenee McRae, Retention Specialist/Advisor Phil Campbell Campus: Building 302, Room 309 (256) 331-6235 cmcrae@nwscc.edu
Erica Daniel, Advisor
Phil Campbell Campus: Student Union Building
(256) 331-6276 erica.daniel@nwscc.edu
