What is Student Support Services
(SSS)



Student Support Services is a federally funded program that serves over 210 eligible students throughout the academic year. Our program consists of a director, transfer counselor, special needs advisor, academic skills specialist, math skills specialist, technology assistant, and program assistant. By working in cooperation with all offices of JSCC, we provide the academic support necessary to help you stay in college and successfully meet your educational goals. SSS is located in the Strickland Center Annex on the JSCC campus.

Eligibility: Students eligible for Student Support Services must demonstrate an academic need and meet one of the following criteria:

1. Qualify as a first generation college students, (neither parent has a four-year college degree)

2. Qualify as "low income" by meeting income limits set by the U.S. Department of Education

3. Qualify as a student with a disability (documentation required for medical or other).
Program Services include:
  • Tutoring
  • Academic, transfer, financial and personal counseling
  • Accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Study skills assistance
  • Support groups
  • Workshops in: test-taking skills, career decision-making, stress management, time-management, financial aid, essay writing, note taking and study skills
  • Cultural events, including trips to places of cultural, historical interest such as NYC and Washington DC.
  • Career exploration

James Sprunt Community College | PO Box 398 | 133 James Sprunt Drive | Kenansville, NC 28349 |910-296-2400 | Nondiscrimination Notice