TRIO: Veteran Student Support Services
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.
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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Services will be provided 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, June 7th, 2021
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 & University Campus Visits
- College Transfer Fairs
Contact Us
Spring 2021 - TRIO Services are now offered remotely
TRIO is available for "walk-in" from Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm via ZOOM
For inquiries about TRIO, you can reach us at:
(210)486-1418 | sac-vsss@alamo.edu | TEXT @triovets to 81010
To set up an appointment, reach out to TRIO staff directly:
Dr. DeWanna Greer, Director
ZOOM | (210)486-1703 | dgreer13@alamo.edu
Kyle DeStefano, Advisor
ZOOM | (210)486-1729 | kdestefano@alamo.edu
Melanie Carranza, Admin. Assistant
ZOOM | (210)486-1418 | mcarranza35@alamo.edu
Tutors
Julia Botello, Liberal Arts
Monday: 10am-2pm
Wednesday: 10am-3pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Ralph Hernandez, Math
Monday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 11am-5pm
Peer Mentors
Al Cordew, acordew@alamo.edu | ZOOM
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-1pm
Kay Smith, Ysmith16@alamo.edu | ZOOM
Monday: 9am-12pm
Wednesday: 12pm-2pm
Friday: 12pm-4pm