TRiO Student Support Services
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Student Support Services (sSs) is a federally funded TRiO program. The mission of sSs is to retain and graduate program participants in their academic discipline. sSs will achieve these goals by providing a comprehensive set of services which will emphasize academic excellence, cultural awareness and becoming a life -long learner.
Eligible students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Purdue North Central, be a U.S. citizen or meet residency requirements, and have an academic need. In addition, participants must also meet ONE of the following requirements
- first generation college student;
- meets the federal guidelines for income eligibility; OR
- has a documented disability.
A proven program of information, support, and guidance helps provide Student Support Service participants with the academic and emotional support necessary to excel in the classroom and beyond.
History
Student Support Services was established in 1984 at Purdue North Central to address low college attendance among first generation college students, low income, and students with documented disabilities. Funded by the Higher Education Act of 1965, and supported by the university’s strong commitment of additional resources and services, Student Support Services provides services to 195 students each year. Purdue North Central’s Student Support Services program is one of 963 programs serving 204,534 students across the country with funds distributed through competitive grants.
Mission
Student Support Services is committed to providing learning, discovery and engagement opportunities through quality academic, career and personal support services to low income, first generation college students and students with disabilities.
Services
Student Support Services is specially designed to provide academic and social/cultural support services to program participants. This support is provided through the undergraduate years and is intended to lead to successful completion of the university curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree.
Services include, but are not limited to, career counseling, academic counseling, limited personal counseling, tutoring, student leadership opportunities, and laptop, calculator’s and textbook loans. Participants are required to meet with a staff member on a regular basis during the first semester in the program. Mid-term progress is also monitored by sending progress reports to participant’s professors.
If you are interested in applying to the program, please contact the office secretary at (219) 785-5312 for an application, or an application can be downloaded from this website.
Mailing Address:
TRiO Student Support Services
SWRZ Building Room 38
Purdue University North Central
Westville, IN 46391
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours are 8:00 – 4:30
Contact Numbers:
Phone: (219) 785-5312
Fax: (219) 785-5589
Email:
StudentSupportServices@pnc.edu 
