About Us

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What is Student Support Services, Disabilities (SSS-D)?

TRIO Student Support Services, Disabilities is a program that serves WKU students with disabilities who may benefit from additional academic, financial and social support. Our program is one of many student-oriented TRiO programs that provides support services to individuals who are often underrepresented in post-secondary educational settings.

 

Our Mission Statement

Our goals for you as a participant are that you will persist from this semester to the next; maintain good academic standing; and graduate with a bachelor's degree. We hope that you will gain personal and professional competencies that will enable you to advance your chosen career and/or graduate education.

 

Who Do We Serve?

Our eligibility requirements include:

• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Documented disability
• Admitted to or currently enrolled at WKU
• Academic need

Applications of students who meet both of the following additional criteria will be given priority when processing.

• Eligible for Pell grants (limited or low-income)
• First generation college student (neither parent has received a bachelor's degree from a 4-year institution)

 

Ready to Apply?

If you meet these criteria (listed under Who Do We Serve?) and are interested in accessing resources and support to make the most of your time on the Hill, please fill out our application below. We can't wait to help you become a Difference Maker.

 

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