OSSB Offices and Programs Copy link Academic Center for Excellence Provides learning support services to enable all UIC students to accomplish their academic goals. African American Academic Network Promotes success and high impact engagement for students of African descent through comprehensive programming. Asian American Student Academic Program (AASAP) Tutoring services, academic advising, and support 1-credit Global Asian Studies seminars focusing on career development, financial literacy, and life skills. CHANCE Program Assists UIC with its goal to increase recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students. LARES Empowers Latinx and other students by providing support for their education and personal growth. Native American Support Program Provides resources for Native American and other indigenous students to enhance their individual growth. TRIO TRIO supports low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities with their educational plans from high school to post-baccalaureate programs.