The ultimate goal of the TRiO-SSS program is that its participants attain a bachelors degree. As a member of the TRiO-SSS program you are offered support and a variety of FREE services to help you succeed at MCC and transfer to the college or university of your choice. While each student is unique and needs the TRiO-SSS program for different reasons and to varying degrees, students are required to participate in SSS activities.

Laptop Loan Program
The SSS program has 10 Gateway laptop computers available for loan. These laptops are equipped with WIFI internet access and Microsoft software such as Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. SSS members may use these laptops to complete homework between classes, type papers, or surf the web. The laptop loan service is available to SSS members (who are registered for the current semester) and is free of charge. Members must provide their own flash drive or disk for saving files. Downloading or saving files to the laptop is not allowed. The SSS laptops are not allowed off campus. For more information and/or to borrow an SSS laptop, please see an SSS Coordinator in the Learning Center located in the Prahl College Center.

We understand that college students are busy not only with classes, but also with families, work, etc. Because of this we have implemented an incentive system based on earning points for participating in SSS activities.

To stay in the TRiO-SSS program all we ask is that you keep your Support Services Coordinator informed of your progress and participate in at least one activity each semester you are registered at MCC. Actively participating in the program keeps you eligible for the FREE services offered including the TRiO-SSS Grant.

2009/2010 Participation Points Amendment
Effective 10/2/09

Participation Points will still be earned by SSS members and utilized by the SSS Program.

• Show the TRiO-SSS staff the amount you participate in the support services that SSS provides. Earning Participation Points will allow you to remain a member of the SSS Program.
• Be a determining factor in a member’s eligibility for the TRiO-SSS Grant. SSS members applying for the Grant must have earned at least 50 Participation Points to be considered.
• Earn SSS members the eligibility to attend cultural enrichment activities (which include cultural events and university visits).

• Participation Points reward items

All TRiO-SSS members will receive a mid-term “Survival Kit” for both the fall and winter semesters. The “Survival Kit” will contain educational items and “goodies” to assist students with their education/study habits/promotion of the SSS Program. Items in the Survival Kits will vary by semester.