Student Support Services is a federally funded unit where students may seek personal and academic support services to facilitate their adjustment to and graduation from IU Northwest.  The service combines significant resources to provide continuing support throughout the entire college career of eligible students.  Assistance is also provided for participants who are in the process of applying to graduate school.  

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The program is funded to serve students who meet the following criteria:

• First Generation (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree)
• ADA Eligible (per documentation)
• Low-Income
• Academic Need

Services

Services provided by this project include the following:

• Academic advising
• Tutoring
• Accommodations for ADA-eligible students
• Financial literacy education
• Book and Laptop Loan Program
• Reader and note-taker services