TRIO: Veteran Student Support

What is TRIO: VSSS, Project VALOR?

Veterans Achieving Learning through Opportunity and Resilience

TRIO: Project VALOR is a Veteran Student Support Services Program at San Antonio College, tailored to provide to assist students in developing academic, social and personal skills through holistic services including tutoring, peer mentoring, academic support, career development and cultural enrichment. These initiatives coupled with a sense of belonging will contribute to a well-rounded and successful San Antonio College experience.

Statistics indicate that students who participate in a TRIO program have a higher rate of success than those with similar backgrounds that do not participate. Students in the Student Support Services program, Project VALOR, are more than twice as likely to remain in college as students with similar backgrounds who do not participate in the program.

The TRiO VSSS program is offered at no cost to students. We provide academic and community support for student veterans studying at San Antonio College.

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Mission Statement

The Project VALOR Program at San Antonio College aims to assist students in developing academic, social and personal skills through holistic services including tutoring, peer mentoring, academic support, career development and cultural enrichment. These initiatives coupled with a sense of belonging will contribute to a well-rounded and successful San Antonio College experience.

Vision

The vision of Project VALOR is to retain and graduate its participants at the highest possible rate with the highest possible grade point average from San Antonio College.

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