Student Support Services (SSS) is a learning community that offers participants free comprehensive academic support services to enhance their performance and promote academic success. Our goal is to retain and graduate students who are first generation, low‐income and/or have a disability. SSS is a grant funded program through the U.S. Department of Education.

Eligibility is based on federally defined criteria where at least one of the following must be met: 

• A first generation college student (neither parent has a Bachelor’s degree)
• Limited income (verified by a SSS staff member) and/or 
• Have a documented learning or physical disability 

An eligible student must need academic support and be either a US citizen or permanent resident who has not yet earned a degree. The student should be committed to using SSS resources and graduating from Atlanta Metropolitan State College with their Associate's degree and the intention to gain their Bachelor's degree after.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY? 

Immediately! Applications are accepted throughout the year, but program size is limited, so do not delay submitting your application. Please answer all sections of the application, especially the sections with an asterisk. Your responses are necessary to determine program eligibility and will be kept confidential. 

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please call 404-756-2742 or email sss@atlm.edu. 

The Student Support Services offices are in the Academic Building (500) rooms 105, 147, and 149.

How can SSS help?
Advising:

• Course Selection
• Registration Assistance 
• Choosing Majors and Careers
• Developing an Individual Graduation Plan 
• Baccalaureate Transfer Planning 

Financial Assitance:

• FAFSA Forms 
• Scholarship Applications 
• Grant-Aid and Scholarships 
• Financial Planning 
• Economic Literacy Workshops 

Instruction:

• Workshops and Classes 
• Tutoring 
• Writing, Math and Science
• Skills Assistance 

Resources:

• Resource room with Computers and Free Printing

This application will determine whether you are eligible to receive services provided by the Student Support Services program (SSS). This information will be kept CONFIDENTIAL.

If yes, income data will be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

I hereby certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

I hereby authorize the release of my records in reference to academic transcripts, degree plans, personal assessment scores, financial aid, and any other pertinent information related to my academic endeavors to the Student Support Services staff of Atlanta Metropolitan State College to assist them with advocating on my behalf..

We like to recognize student achievements. Do you grant SSS staff permission to include your name and/or picture for program related publicity, exhibits or displays?