Student Support Services/Project Prime
TRIO Programs

Associate Director - Andrea Egle

Student Support Services/Project Prime is a Federal TRIO Program sponsored by the United States Department of Education. It is an academic support program designed to improve the retention and graduation rates of 260 low-income, first generation, and disabled students enrolled at Roosevelt's Chicago Campus. The program's academic support services include personal, academic, and career counseling, and assistance in obtaining financial aid. The needs of the students accepted in the program are thoroughly assessed and individualized prescriptive plans are developed for each participant.

All new Roosevelt University students that meet the Student Support Services/ Project Prime program eligibility requirements are encouraged to participate in the Summer Bridge program.  This six-week summer, non-credit orientation is structured to introduce students to the demands of college life, and examine their level of academic proficiency.  The program is also aimed at providing students with the opportunity to learn about various study skills strategies and techniques that can be beneficial for their academic success at Roosevelt University.  Students will have the opportunity to take classes taught by college professors in order to become familiar with college coursework.  In addition to joining a cohort of other incoming Roosevelt University students, the program also includes summer activities such as: field trips, guest speakers, and cultural events. All Project Prime services are free for program participants.

Services Offered:

Academic advising and course selection	Guest speakers and student recognition activities
Academic tutoring and mentoring	Individualized prescriptive plans
Cultural enrichment and off-campus educational activities	Master academic planning
Personal development workshops	State and regional sponsored student development and student leadership conferences
Educational/career counseling	Post-baccalaureate planning
Computer assisted instruction in the TRiO lab	Study skills development
Electronic FAFSA (financial aid) filing	Assistance interpreting financial aid packages
Assistance with scholarship and grant searching	Summer orientation program

Students are accepted into the program based on federal eligibility criteria. Students are referred to Project Prime via the Office of Admission, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Academic Advising, faculty, staff, students, Academic Probation and Reinstatement Committee, and self-referrals.

Obtaining a degree is made possible and enhanced through participation in the Student Support Services/Project Prime Program. The program can make retention and graduation a reality for low-income, first generation, and disabled students.

For more information or to apply to Student Support Services/Project Prime, call 312-341-3875 or visit us in Room 310, Herman Crown Center.