The purpose of the Self-Sufficiency Program is to extend the availability of higher education to low-income parents by preparing them to be successful college students.

cost
Your only cost is the effort you make
Free child care is provided on campus

requirements
You must be “low income”
You must have a strong interest in exploring the possibility of a college education
You must possess the strength to accept risks, make commitments, and develop meaningful friendships

program description
SSP is a one-semester, “not-for-credit” program.
Classes meet in the informal comfort of the Women’s Resource Center on the UW-La Crosse campus (telephone and beverages are available) one evening each week for three hours.

A second evening of math and writing skill-building is held at the Hamilton Family Learning Center.

classroom activities
Students will have the opportunity to develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills and to discuss a wide range of topics.  Students are also introduced to college studies through a math/writing skills-building course.

In addition to helping students become successful in the classroom, we offer assistance with: financial aid, admissions, special services. Weekly resource counseling provides students with helpful experiences in such areas as stress management, individual learning styles, time management, campus resources and much, much more.