Student Support Services

The Student Support Services (S.S.S.) program offers qualifying students a strong academic support system and learning community that will assist them in mastering their college transitions. The primary goal of the program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of students who are committed to transferring to a four-year institution by increasing their access and opportunity to higher education.

Spring 2013 application period is now closed. Please visit our website in June for information on Summer recruitment.

 

Application Overview

SSS program participants are admitted based on a 3 step process:
Application - Interview - Orientation.

1. Application - Students can download an application or
   pick up an application from Science & Technology, room 164.
   In addition to this 2 page application, students must submit documents to verify income. Acceptable documents are either a signed 2011 federal tax form 1040, or the 2012-2013 FAFSA summary available at www.fafsa.gov. COMPLETE applications can be submitted to SCI & TECH 164 (generally 9:30 - 3:30; however varies based on Director commitments outside the office) or to the STEM reception desk between the hours of 8 am - 12 noon. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. Interview - All eligible students will be contacted via e-mail for an interview. The interview will last no more than 20 minutes. Those who are deemed ineligible will be notified via e-mail.
3. Orientation - Those students who are offered admission are required to attend an orientation. Students who do not complete this orientation will have their admission offer rescinded. Upon completion of the orientation students will be placed on probationary status for a period of 1 semester.

 

Spring Application Timeline

January 23, 2013 - February 20, 2013	Submit complete Application
February 11, 2013 - February 27, 2013	Interviews (for eligible students)
March 4, 2013 - March 8, 2013	Notification of Acceptance and required Orientation
February 20, 2013 - June 7, 2013	APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED

 

 

Participant Eligibility and Priorities:

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1. United States citizen or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance
   1. Low-income (view income guidelines),
      AND
   2. First Generation (parent(s) or guardian(s) has not earned a bachelor's degree),
      OR
   3. Disabled (documented by MVC DSS or private physician)
2. Academic Need (can be fulfilled by a variety of criteria, however most common is assessment scores)
3. Students must have Moreno Valley College (MVC) listed as their home campus
4. Student educational goal must lead to completion of a Certificate or Associate degree at Moreno Valley College, or a Bachelor degree or higher with priority given to students seeking transfer to a 4 year university.
5. Continuing students
   1. must be in good standing at time of application
   2. must demonstrate a history of at least part-time enrollment, subsequent semesters must be enrolled full-time
   3. cannot exceed a total of 45 cumulative completed units at time of application
6. First time students must be enrolled in classes for the semester for which they are applying, subsequent semesters must be enrolled full-time

Services Offered	Participant Responsibilities
Workshops: Career Exploration Economic/Financial Literacy Financial Aid Study Skills Transfer to 4 yr. University Priority Registration Guidance Courses Grant Aid for 1st & 2nd year students Fieldtrips: 4 year Universities Museums Cultural Events Dedicated Counselor Tutorial Service	Full time enrollment Commitment to achieving a 2.5 GPA or better Fall & Spring Progress Report Complete FAFSA every year Complete Financial Literacy 101 workshop Meet with Counselor 2 times per semester Participate in 2 educational/cultural activities per semester Attend tutoring as needed Enroll in Guidance courses Inform Counselor of schedule changes (i.e. dropping courses)

 

 

Contact us

For more information, please contact one of our staff members:

Lisa Chavez, Director
Phone number:	(951) 571-6275
Email:	Send a message
Location:	Science & Technology 164 (in the computer lab)
Carmen Perches, Counselor/Coordinator
Phone number:	(951) 571-6110
Email:	Send a message
Location:	Science & Technology 151-A (in the computer lab)

 

The S.S.S. program is sponsored by Moreno Valley College and is
100% federally funded through the U.S. Deparment of Education and TRIO