Student Counseling Services:
Personal counseling is available through the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program or the Student Assistance Program. The Student Assistance Programs are explained in further
detail below.
Career counseling is available through the Student Support Services Program and the Associate of Applied Sciences Department (Vocational Education Emphases), both located on the Main campus. Career counseling is also available through theAdult Vocational Training Program located in the Sinte Gleska University Student Services Center on the Antelope Lake Campus.
Financial Aid counseling is provided by the Financial Aid office staff to help eligible students understand the various types of financial aid programs at Sinte Gleska University, and to understand their respective rights and responsibilities as students receiving financial aid funds. The Financial Aid Office is located at the Student Services Center on the Antelope Lake Campus.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
The Student Counseling Center, located on the Main Campus, is prepared to help students with a variety of concerns, including chemical dependency issues. Students may schedule
appointments or stop at the Student Counseling Center. All information is held in the strictest confidence.
Services provided by the Center include:
1. One-to-one counseling, referrals and preventive education for students who are
experiencing difficulties.
2. Resource materials, particularly in the area of chemical dependency.
3. Workshops and activities which focus on the needs of students, to maximize their potential as students and promote a healthy, responsible lifestyle in the community.
All services are offered free of charge.
The Sinte Gleska University Student Assistance Program (SAP), located on the Main Campus, is a college-based identification, assessment, referral and support system. The goal is to provide a professional, confidential, and helping response to students who are having problems that interfere with their performance at the University, and which may lead to their dropping out of school.The Students Assistance Program is designed for early identification of a variety of problems that may affect students. These problems such as substance abuse, emotional, physical or sexual abuse, family problems, suicidal thoughts, financial management difficulties and interpersonal problems.
Counseling Services Faculty:
Arlyn Eastman
Deane K. Oliver
Counselor - Recruitment & Matriculation • Student Services
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605-856-8478
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Student Emergency Financial Assistance
As part of our commitment to supporting our students through every step of their academic journey, we are proud to participate in Achieving the Dream's Emergency Financial Support Program. This initiative allows our students to apply for and receive up to $500 in emergency financial assistance, helping them address unforeseen costs and challenges that may otherwise hinder their ability to stay in school. We understand that unexpected financial burdens can impact academic progress, and this program is designed to provide timely support, ensuring that our students can continue their education with confidence.
Apply by using the portal in the link below, creating an account, and completing the short application. You may be asked to provide supporting documentation. Payments are made directly to the business providing the service/goods you need (eg a mechanic's shop, grocery store, landlord, etc).