Student Support Services

Our office serves first-generation students, students from income-eligible backgrounds and students with a documented disability as they work toward earning their college degree. If you are such a student, we invite you to join our program and start enhancing your academic experience at UB.

Not sure if you qualify? See our eligibility section.

Students who participate in SSS benefit from our comprehensive academic and support services, and our personalized attention will help you achieve your goals and face challenges head-on. Read about our signature offerings.

Student Support Services (SSS) is a federal TRIO Program sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Joining SSS is easy:

1. Submit your application and proper federal tax forms (parent/guardian's federal tax 1040 forms for a dependent student, or individual federal 1040 tax forms for an independent student) to SSS.
2. Receive your acceptance decision from SSS.
3. Attend a Welcome Meeting within 30 days of acceptance.
4. Complete the SSS orientation, either in person or online.

Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll officially become part of the SSS community and gain access to the resources, support and opportunities available through the program. Welcome to the SSS family!

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program at the University at Buffalo is committed to serving undergraduate students who are first-generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities and helping them overcome academic, cultural and social barriers so they can succeed in higher education. We provide our students with holistic academic and personal support services designed to assist with graduate school and career preparation, economic and financial literacy, and ultimately persistence to graduation.