Mission

In support of the American Samoa Community College's mission, the Division of Student Services (DOSS: Admission, Counseling, Financial Aid, Library Services/LRC, Registrar-Records Office, Student Support and Learning Services, Student Government Association) strives to provide services and programs in support of its students educational, career, leadership, social and personal needs through involvement in student organizations, service programs and campus events.

The Division of Student Services (DOSS) is student-centered dedicated to assist, support, develop, empower and enrich students inside and outside the classroom. DOSS goal is to provide quality and effective services to create a positive, exciting college experience for all of our students.

The mission of the Division of Student Services is aligned to the Institutional Mission, "to foster successful student learning by providing high quality educational programs and services that will enable students to achieve their educational goals and to contribute to the social, cultural, political, economic, technological, and environmental well-being of American Samoa."

The Mission of the Division of Student Services (DOSS) is to support the educational pursuits of all students attending ASCC through an active concern for high quality services, student access, learning, progress, and success. DOSS ensures ease in enrollment procedures, increase overall student enrollment and retention, and provide all information, services and assembling financial resources that are available to ASCC prospective and enrolled students. We will strive to provide quality services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other constituents of the college community.

DOSS commits to providing support for students' academic pathway to success by providing educational information resources and other facets of learning resources available. We are also dedicated to ensuring the professional and success of student through the academic arena in the areas of testing, admission, registration, academic/degree planning, graduation, counseling, and tutoring.

  • Admissions - admissions Services include admission applications (new, returning, transfer); placement (ASCC placement test, ACT, AP, SAT); transfer credit evaluation; outreach/recruitment and new student orientation.
  • Counseling Services - provide academic, career, personal transfer, and diversity counseling and guidance.
  • Financial Aid - helps students access grants, scholarships, and federal work-study opportunities.
  • Records Office - responsible for a range of student academic records and registration-related services.
  • Library Services - provides college library services and information resources in support of students and academic programs.
  • Veterans Affairs - responsible for a range of student academic records and registration-related services.
  • Student Support & Learning Services - provides free tutoring and other learning support services, including access to student computer labs.
  • Student Government Association (SGA) - provide services to the student body to encourage and allow all students to engage and experience activities, programs, and events that take place on campus with the scheduled date(s).
    • Student Organizations - includes the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, and other extracurricular clubs.

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