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- Do
I have to pay for being in Student Support Services?
NO!! The services are absolutely FREE.
- On
the SSS Application I am required to put down my and/or my parents Adjusted
Gross
Income for the previous year. Why?
The SSS Program is a Federally funded program to help the economically
disadvantaged student according to the federal standards (there is a
federal income table that we go by).
This is confidential information and is used only to determine SSS eligibility.
- How
can the counselors help me?
Counselors can help you in many ways. You have met Allan Culp, SSS Counselor,
when he went over the Needs Assessment Form with you. This allows the
counselor to get to know you and your individual needs and concerns
while at Northern. The counselor is here to consult with you regarding
your academic progress, inform you about academic polices, advocate
for you with faculty and staff, and refer you to tutoring services.
Personal counseling is available. Counselors also provide information
on majors, careers and career trends, and financial information.
- What
kind of personal counseling does SSS provide?
If you have concerns about personal relationships, family problems,
financial issues and health problems, you should consult your SSS counselor.
The counselor will advise and assist you with strategies for resolving
or coping with your concerns. All conversations will be confidential.
The counselor will make referrals to professional services and agencies
within and outside of Northern.
- Will
I receive any financial aid if I am in the SSS Program?
Although we would like to give you financial aid, we are not able to
do so. We provide you with information about financial aid, and we encourage
you to sign up for federal work study when applying for Financial Aid.
There are many work study opportunities on Northern's campus. The SSS
Office will lead you in the right direction for help in finding out
about awards, grants, scholar ships, internships, and jobs.
- How
can I receive tutoring services?
Fill out a Request For Tutoring Form, and meet with the Tutor Coordinator.
You will then be directed to the SSS Tutor Lab, Cowan Hall 211 to receive
tutoring.
- Does
SSS have a place I can come to study or use the computer?
Yes we do! The SSS Tutor/Computer Lab, located in the northwest corner
of CH 211, has computers, printer, TV/VCR combo, comfortable couch and
tables/chairs. We encourage you to not only use this are for study but
also for place to relax.
- Can
I receive general help with term papers, assignments and reports?
Yes!! You can either have your own individual tutor for general help
or you can use the SSS Tutoring/Computer Lab in Cowan Hall 211. The
Lab has tutors there that can help in the math, English, and science
classes. The Lab is open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Watch for
the announcement of Lab evening hours.
- Do
I have to participate in all SSS activities?
No, but we encourage you to. Not only is SSS concerned about your academic
success, but we know you need a social/cultural life. SSS activities
give you a chance to meet other students (and families) and have fun
away from the books. Some type of gathering is usually held each month
SSS provides tickets to MSU Northern theatre productions and tickets
to the Havre Community Concerts.
- Can
I receive help in study skills techniques, assessing and exploring my
career options?
Yes!! We have two classes that can help you. TRST 102 STUDY SKILLS is
dealing with the basic skills and techniques you need to succeed in
college: time management tips, note taking, test taking skills, memory
techniques, reading strategies, research methods, resource information
and more. The TRST 103 LIFE TRANSITION & CAREER EXPLORATION class
is extensive self assessment, developing transition skills, exploring
career options and making better informed educational and career choices.
This is an especially good class for the student who has not declared
a major yet. Each is a one credit class that can be applied toward your
college degree.
- Does
SSS have materials such as videos and books I can use or checkout?
Yes, we have books, videos, audio tapes, and pamphlets that are available
for you to checkout. Topics range from careers, employment interviews,
peer pressure, drug and alcohol, active learning techniques, how to
study, managing stress, college experiences, health, math, English,
spelling, grammar and many others.
- How
will I know what is happening or what activities are going on with SSS?
We have an excellent web page: www.msun.edu, click on Student Support
Services in the drop down list for information and activities. You will
find list of events when and where, copies of the monthly newsletters,
college survival tips, study skills and techniques, and a list of tutors
that are available. SSS will also have articles and a calendar of events
in the school newspaper paper The Northern Light. Posters of upcoming
events are always posted on bulletin boards around campus. The SSS Office
will try to email students about events.
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