Student Support Services - Project S.T.A.R.S.
What is Student Support Services?
Student Support Services is an academic support services program sponsored by Robert Morris University and funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant. Student Support Services is designed to identify and select qualified undergraduate students who, with support, will complete a baccalaureate program.
What is the Purpose of Student Support Services?
Student Support Services provides opportunities for the academic
development of undergraduate college students. The program helps
to motivate students toward the successful completion of their
post-secondary education, and facilitates the process of transition
from one level of higher education to the next.
What services are available?
- One-on-one academic and personal counseling
- Academic skills assessment
- Personal and professional development programs
- Study skills workshops
- Time and stress management workshops
- Tutoring
- Standardized test preparation (GMAT, GRE, LSAT)
- Career development programs
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Personalized Financial Aid services
- Audio-visual library
- Computer Lab
How do I qualify for Student Support Services?
The U.S. Department of Education and Robert Morris University have a set criteria.
Students must be:
- At a low family income level --OR-- Potential first generation college student
- Possess a documented disability
- U.S. Citizen, national or permanent resident
- An undergraduate pursuing the first bachelor's degree
- A 2.00 cumulative GPA is preferred
How do I apply for Student Support Services?
Students can pick up an application on the second floor of Robert Morris University in Suite 221, or download the digital PDF version.
For more information please call (312) 935-6100 or email asimmons@robertmorris.edu.
Robert Morris University is a private, not-for-profit associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree-granting institution, accredited by the Higher learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604, 312.263.0456). RMU serves over 7000 students interested in getting an education that meets the demands of today's business, graphic arts, health care, culinary and technical world at its main campus in Chicago as well as at locations in Arlington Heights, DuPage, Elgin, Orland Park, Bensenville, Schaumburg, Springfield, Peoria and Lake County.