Being a successful college student is not solely the result of enrolling in college  but also involves staying in college and transferring to a four-year university. The TRiO Student Support Services Program (SSS) is a federally funded program focused on increasing student retention, graduation, and transfer rates for West Los Angeles College students.

To qualify for the program, participants must:

• Be a first-generation college student
• Be low-income as defined by federal income guidelines
• Be a U.S citizen or meet federal residence guidelines
• Be able to attend workshops and tutoring at WLAC
• Be a full-time student, enrolled in 12 units

Program activities and services include:

• Student success workshops
• Academic advising
• Assistance with transferring to four-year institutions
• University tours
• Tutoring
• Professional mentors