Student Support Services provides personal assistance and direction to eligible Kirkwood students. This federally funded program helps students achieve academic success, graduate from college or transfer to a bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university.
Who is Eligible
Any United States citizen or permanent resident enrolled at Kirkwood Community College, who meets at least one of the following requirements:
- Is a first generation college student (neither parent has eraned a bachelor's degree) or
- Family taxable income does not exceed the federal level determined by the U.S. Department of Education or
- Has a documented disability
To determine if you are eligible for assistance, print and fill out this application. Bring it to Learning Services in 2063 Cedar Hall.
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What We Offer
Academic Advising
- Class schedule assistance
- Transfer counseling
- Transcript management
Career Planning Workshops
- Career Directions
- Interviewing for a Job
- Job applications/cover letters
- Mock interviews
- Resume critiquing
- Resume writing
Mentoring
- Mentoring offered by Student Life
Tutoring
- Individual
- Walk-in (group)
- Online tutorials
- Computer application skills
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Assistive Technology
- Red & Write Gold
- Books on CD
- JAWS
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
Financial Aid Counseling
- Assistance with the financial aid process
- Financial literacy
Personal Counseling
- Individual counseling with Student Development counselors
Writing Lab
- Prewriting skills: brainstorming, planning and organizing
- Editing and proofreading
- Assistance in using word processing programs
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What Students Say
"I am passionate about Kirkwood because it's challenging and relevant to my life. With the help of Student Support Services staff members, I was able to get the assistance needed to complete my goals." — Alyssa Foster
