Academic Support

Academic Support


TRiO/SSS provides a unique service to students taking math, lab science, or writing courses. Adjunct faculty provide professional tutoring for college-level math courses, biological/lab science classes, and writing assignments. The Faculty Specialists lend their expertise in helping students to improve upon specific skills within these subjects and are instrumental in leading various academic workshops in TRiO/SSS. The Faculty Specialists maintain weekly hours, posted in the TRiO office and are available on a walk-in basis.

TRIO Workshops

Throughout the semester various informational and academic workshops are held to assist TRiO/SSS participants. Some of the sessions held are:

  • Writing Workshops
  • Math Skills Check-Up
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • How to communicate with your professor
  • Let’s get organized
  • Test Preparation
  • How to Transfer
  • Money Management

Grant Aid

The TRiO/SSS program offers scholarships to eligible students in the Spring and Summer semesters to help participants offset the cost of higher education.
Awards amounts vary and are based on several factors:

  • Receiving a Pell Grant
  • Participation in TRiO/SSS
  • Unmet financial need
  • GPA
  • At least one semester in the program

See the SSS Director for information about your eligibility.

Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd.  Council Bluffs, IA  51503
PH: (712) 325-3200 or 1-800-432-5852   admissions@iwcc.edu
A Web Site of IWCC
Copyright © 2006
webmaster@iwcc.edu