Reaching Out & Achieving the Dream with Student Support Services
How do I become a ROAD Scholar of Student Support Services?
Complete an application form and return it to the SSS office. Then schedule an appointment with a SSS advisor to:
- determine if you are eligible for SSS
- discuss your academic needs
- decide which services you need
How can I be eligible for ROAD Scholar program?
You must be one or more of the following:
- first generation—your parent(s) did not graduate from a 4-year college
- low income—you are unemployed, don’t earn very much, or are receiving financial aid
- disability—you have a physical, medical, psychological, learning, ADD/ADHD or other disability
AND
- You have an academic need for SSS services
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Must complete your program within 4 years
Where is the ROAD Scholar Program?
Learning Resource Center (LRC) Room #109
(276) 656-0296 (voice/voicemail)
(276) 632-1034 (fax)
sss@patrickhenry.edu
What is the ROAD Scholar program of Student Support Services?
The ROAD Scholar Program of Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive program at P&HCC that helps students be successful in college and achieve their educational goals.
How does being a ROAD Scholar help P&HCC students?
SSS helps P&HCC students by providing the following services and activities. Some of these services and activities are for ALL students at P&HCC, and some are only for members of SSS.
~for ALL Students~
Academic Assistance & Tutoring:
Math Lab – LRC #108
- help for any math class
- no appointment needed
Writing Center – LRC #104
- help with any writing assignment for any class
- appointments available
- “walk-in” help available for proofreading
Peer Tutoring/Study Groups – LRC, 1st Floor
- one-on-one and small group help for most subjects
- appointments available
Study Skills and Other Workshops:
- Presentations on a wide variety of topics, including:
time managements/organization, study skills, stress management, budgeting and finances, motivation, communication skills, resume prep and job seeking, college and community resources
Computer Lab—LRC 1st Floor: Lab assistants will help you…
- learn to use your P&HCC e-mail, Canvas, and Student Information System (SIS)
- use Microsoft Office for homework assignments
- use the Internet for research
Transfer Assistance: Transfer Advisors/Coach will help you:
- decide which 4-year college or university is best for you and fill out admissions/financial aid applications
- select the right classes at P&HCC
- take FREE trips to visit 4-year colleges and universities
Resources for Students with disAbilities: disability Advisors/Coach will help you with:
- confidential counseling & advising
- accommodations (i.e.: note-takers, extra time for tests, quiet testing room, electronic books, etc.)
- assistive technology (i.e.: electronic dictionary, computer dictation software, scanning and reading software, etc.)
- communicating your needs to instructors
Academic Advising and Career Counseling: ROAD Scholar Advisors/Coaches will help you:
- select and register for classes
- apply for financial aid and scholarships
- explore career options
- improve your study skills
- address personal or academic problems
Cultural & Social Activities:
- FREE visits to educational, historic, and cultural sites
- FREE tickets to local events
- one-day trips/activities
Education Materials for Loan:
laptop computers, textbooks, digital recorders, graphing calculators
Supplemental Grant (Scholarship): extra money to help with expenses and emergencies
You…
- MUST apply for financial aid
- complete application form
- are NOT guaranteed to receive the grant
- participate in required activities
- pass all of your classes
Student Support Services (SSS): A federally funded grant program of $390,421 per year (2023-24) through Title IV (TRIO) of the U.S. Department of Education. |