Student Support Services is dedicated to improving the ability of its student participants to persist in and successfully complete a college degree.
What is Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Program is a federally-funded educational opportunity program which operates on college and university campuses in Maine and throughout the United States. Here at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, many part-time and full-time students receive the benefits of Student Support Services during one or more years of their degree work.
Who can benefit from Student Support Services
For a variety of reasons, not everyone with college ability is initially able to master his or her academic load without a helping hand. Perhaps you, as a new student on our University campus, attended high school several years ago and are a bit apprehensive about returning to the academic scene. Maybe you didn't take the total college prepartory course in high school and feel a bit shaky about taking college math, chemistry, and/or English composition. Or, perhaps you did "okay" in the high school classroom but had a difficult time with testing. What about those "P.S.A.T"s and "S.A.T."s and the problems which arose because of "mental blocks?" Do you find it difficult to study? To take notes in class? To cope with a new environment? You can learn to overcome these and many other conflicts through the tutoring, instruction and/or counseling offered at Student Support Services.
Why should I choose to participate in Student Support Services?
If you want to get the most out of your educational experience while attending UM-Presque Ilse, Student Support Services can give you the boost you might need to reach your academic potential.
How could Student Support Services help me?
Student Support Services at UM-Presque Isle could help provide you with the tools you need to make your educational goals come true. We have qualified people who can instruct and tutor you in a number of college math, science, English and other courses. Our staff is also willing and able to help you with the reading, writing and study skills in other areas of your degree work. Academic, career, financial and/or personal counseling is provided as it is needed.
How do I know if I am eligible for the Student Support Services Program?
The Student Support Services Program is available to all enrolled University of Maine at Presque Isle students who meet the Department of Educational guidelines. To be eligible for this Program, the student must be a citizen, a national or a resident of the U.S. (or eligible to seek such status). Also, the student must meet one of the following guidelines:
* income eligible
* first generation college student
* disability (including learning disability)
If you meet at least one of the three preceding requirements, you qualify to be considered for acceptance as a participant in our Student Support Services Program.
What would it cost me to participate in Student Support Services?
Nothing. A Title IV grant from the U.S. Department of Education funds the program, which has been developed to serve you.
When could I enroll in Student Support Services?
If you are enrolled as a student at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and qualify according to federal guidelines, you can become a Student Support Services participant at any time.
Where is Student Support Services located?
Student Support Services at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is located on the 1st floor of South Hall.
Whom do I contact?
For more information, contact Mary Kate Barbosa, Program Director, telephone: 207-768-9613 or e-mail:
barbosam@umpi.maine.edu
