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Mission

Our staff is dedicated to empowering and advocating for students who are first-generation, have limited income, or those who experience a disability. We offer comprehensive academic and personal support designed to maximize students' innate abilities, encouraging them to explore and engage with their career and personal goals while completing postsecondary education.

Connect with SSS

There are people you can talk to and turn to for help as you pursue higher education.
Whether you’re a first-generation college student, experience a disability or need financial help,
Student Support Services is here to ensure you get the support you need to succeed.

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What we offer

We help you navigate higher education and make your college experience as easy as possible,
offering a one-stop shop that includes comprehensive advising and free tutoring services for qualifying students.

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Peer mentoring and tutoring

Our peer mentors can assist you with a variety of subjects that can often be difficult.

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Laptop and technology loan program

This program offers access to educational resources.

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Career and graduate school transition assistance

We can provide you with professional advice and guidance, whether you plan to join the workforce or continue your education through graduate school.

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Comprehensive academic advising and mentoring

We can address academic and personal concerns in order to help you reach your educational goals.

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Tutorial services

Our peer and professional tutors are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association.

Connection with undergraduate research

UAF supports robust undergraduate research and creative scholarship through the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity program.

Opportunities for cultural and social engagement

SSS students are invited to participate in a variety of social and cultural activities.

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Printing and copying of academic materials

Students involved in SSS may print and copy academic materials free of charge.

Financial literacy

We can assist students with researching, applying for and understanding the financial resources and assistance available.

Benefits of SSS

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44% of SSS students graduated within six years or less.

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90% of students retained from fall-to-fall.

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58% of bachelor’s degree seeking first-year students in the fall were either first-gen or low-income.

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97% of SSS students were in good academic standing.

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70:1 student-advisor ratio
(national student-advisor ratio average is 300:1).

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18% higher retention rates with SSS at UAF.

SSS student spotlight

Eric Peterson

Hometown: Colorado
Major: BBA in Business Administration, Marketing

Other opportunities

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Emerging Scholars Academy

Join the Emerging Scholars Academy and you’ll take part in a nine-day intensive summer program and a yearlong learning community cohort.

Learn more about ESA

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1st Gen AK

To celebrate and support first-generation students, Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center have partnered on the 1st Gen AK initiative to offer events and programs.

Learn more about 1st Gen AK

Events and workshops

More events and workshops