TRIO Veteran Student Support Services: Project VALOR

What is TRIO Student Support Services?

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to help students develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a bachelor’s degree. We serve 120 student veterans that attend San Antonio College.

The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.

What does TRIO SSS Provide?

TRIO Student Support Services provide individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information. Veteran SSS hosts various workshops and activities designed to acquaint students with career options; exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available.

All Student Support Services are FREE to students selected to participate.

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Advocacy

A point of contact for Veterans services, needs and resources
Weekly or bi-weekly Student Mentoring via phone, email, text or office visits to discuss student progress and specific areas of concern
Liaison for on and off campus services & referrals
Individual Case Management

Academic Support

Academic Advising and assistance with course selections
Academic tutoring
Academic Success Workshops

Academic & Career Exploration
Learning to Learn (learning styles, math anxiety, study tips, test-taking anxiety)
Personal Management (time management, stress management, identifying goals)
Online Learning

Individualized Graduation Plan
Access to Computer/Study Lab

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Assistance with applying for financial aid and completing the free application for Federal Student Aid
Assistance with identifying public and private scholarships
Information and resources on using financial aid with VA education benefits

Financial Literacy Workshops

Assistance in making the best use of GI benefits (including budgeting and financial management)
Personal and family budget planning
Cost planning for postsecondary education (e.g., spending, saving, personal budgeting)
College cost of attendance (e.g., public vs. private, tuition vs. fees, personal costs)
Financial Assistance (e.g., searches, application processes, differences between private and governmental loans)

Transfer Counseling & Advising

Four-year college and university campus visits
College transfer fairs

Contact Us

For inquiries about TRIO, you can reach us at:

Victory Center, Room 205
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday (By Appointment Only)
(210) 486-1418
sac-vsss@alamo.edu

To set up an appointment, reach out to TRIO staff directly:

Erica Alvarez Director ealvarez32@alamo.edu	Robert Trevino Jr. Administrative Services Specialist rtrevino415@alamo.edu	Kelissa Holloway Advisor kholloway12@alamo.edu
Adam Garcia Math Tutor agarcia2295@alamo.edu	Susana Garcia Science Tutor sgarcia1357@alamo.edu

Project VALOR is a TRIO Student Support Services - Veterans program, federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education