Welcome to Student Support Services
Student Support Services has been an effective program at GCSC since 1985. Through a competitive federal grant proposal process, funds are awarded to higher education institutions so they can increase eligible college students' retention, graduation, and university-transfer rates.
GRANT AWARD
GCSC was awarded a Fiscal Year 2020 Student Support Services (SSS) grant 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’ program costs are 100% financed by federal money. All project services are provided to participants free-of-charge.
Eligibility
Associate's degree-seeking GCSC 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 [GCSC] or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at [GCSC].
- Has a need for academic support, as determined by [GCSC], in order to pursue successfully a postsecondary educational program.
- Is—
- A low-income individual;
- A first generation college student; or
- An individual with disabilities.
Services
We develop Academic Success Plans (ASP) to help students select coursework and improve their chances for graduation.
We provide information on financial aid options and assistance 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 workshops every month on various topics such as:
- Career options
- Financial aid (e.g., FAFSA)
- Financial literacy
- Personal counseling
- Stress management techniques
Helpful Links:
SSS Staff Contact Information:
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Kendra Kizziah, Associate Director 850.769.1551 ext. 3344 kkizziah@gulfcoast.edu |
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Terri Thomas, Program Coordinator 850.769.1551 ext. 4819 tthomas3@gulfcoast.edu |
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