Student Support Services
The Mission of WTC Student Support Services is to provide high-quality assistance to students in acquiring skills and confidence to successfully complete postsecondary education through academic support, career and academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, cultural enrichment, and grant aid.
WHAT IS STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES?
The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides support services to low-income students, first-generation college students, and disabled students enrolled in post-secondary education programs. The SSS program provides academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education. Check out more of our services below.
The program at Western Texas College has been in existence since Fall 2005 and is 100% funded by the federal government.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a current or prospective student pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree, and you must be one of the following:
low income
first-generation college student
or have a documented disability.
HOW TO JOIN:
Click Apply Now to fill out the online application.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES GOAL
The goal of SSS is to
Increase college retention
Increase graduation rates of its participants
Facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.
STAFF
Cassandra Saenz
TRIO Student Support Services Director
cassandra.saenz@wtc.edu
325-574-7925
Amy Benitez
Student Support Services Academic Advisor
amy.benitez@wtc.edu
325-574-7926
Faith Rosas
Student Support Services Academic Specialist
faith.rosas@wtc.edu
325-574-7927
