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Student Support Services

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Welcome to Student Support Services

Student Support Services is a federally-funded grant program that has effectively provided services to first-generation, low-income, and disabled students at 万博体育 since 1985. 

Our goal

SSS strives to increase the retention, graduation, and four-year institution transfer rates of eligible 万博体育 students.

GRANT AWARD

万博体育 was awarded a Fiscal Year 2020 by the U.S. Department of Education on August 21st, 2020. That award (P042A200042) runs from 09/01/2020 till 08/31/2025 and is budgeted to receive approximately $307,474.00 annually. SSS鈥� program costs are 100% financed by federal money.

Eligibility

Associate's degree-seeking 万博体育 students are eligible to participate in Student Support Services if they meet all of the following requirements: 

  • A citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance.
  • Enrolled at [万博体育] or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at [万博体育].
  • Has a need for academic support, as determined by [万博体育], in order to pursue successfully a postsecondary educational program.
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    • A low-income individual;
    • A first generation college student; or
    • An individual with disabilities.

Services

SSS provides the following to participants free-of-charge:

We develop Academic Success Plans (ASP) to help students select coursework and improve their chances for graduation. 

We provide information on financial aid options like 万博体育 Foundation Scholarships and assist students with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

We staff a Tutoring Lab that assists students with various subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • English, Reading, & Writing
  • STEM
  • Civics Literacy

We offer multiple workshops every month on various topics such as:

  • Career options
  • Financial aid (e.g., FAFSA)
  • Financial literacy
  • Personal counseling
  • Stress management techniques
We take students on educational trips to expose them to four-year Colleges / Universities and  Cultural Experiences
We offer desktop computers and other electronic resources for students to use for homework or studying.  We also have a Community Room where students can relax or interact with fellow participants 
We connect students with admissions office staff at four-year institutions and help them complete all the paperwork necessary to transfer.

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Staff Information

Kendra Kizziah, Assistant SSS Director Kendra Kizziah, Associate Director
850.769.1551 ext. 3344 kkizziah@gulfcoast.edu
Terri Thomas, Academic Specialist Terri Thomas, Program Coordinator
850.769.1551 ext. 4819 tthomas3@gulfcoast.edu

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Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.