Student Support Services is accepting applications

October 21, 2019

University Relations

Student Support Services is currently accepting applications for the program.

The mission of SSS at UAF is to increase the academic achievement, retention and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities.

Our staff is dedicated to providing a broad base of quality services with a focused, holistic approach and student-centered learning environment. At SSS, our goal is to strengthen a student’s sense of belonging during their journey to graduation.

SSS offers:

• tutoring (all our tutors are CRLA-certified)


• mentoring


• course selection


• information for financial aid programs, benefits and resources for locating public and private scholarships


• education and advising to improve financial and economic literacy


• assistance with graduate and professional programs applications


• individualized advising for personal, career, academic information, and activities


• exposure to cultural events

To qualify, students must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• be a first-generation college student (neither parent or guardian has a bachelor’s degree)


• be low-income


• have a documented learning or physical disability

and also

• be enrolled in a four-year degree program


• take 9 credits or more each semester

Students can apply online, stop by office Gruening 514 or call at 474-6844.