WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE REACH-OUT PROGRAM
The College Reach-Out Program, also known as CROP, at Gulf Coast State College is a state funded program designed to promote post-secondary educational opportunities for 6th-12th grade students from selected schools in Bay, Franklin and Washington Counties. The program serves students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and offers a pathway to a successful experience.
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to strengthen the educational motivation and preparation of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students in grades 6th through 12th, who, without special support and recruitment efforts, "would be unlikely to seek admission to a community college, state university or pursue other educational opportunities." We are also committed to increasing the number of students who successfully enter and complete a technical or college program.
Eligibility
Participants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or an eligible non-citizen. They must also meet any of the following criteria:
First generation (neither parent has four-year bachelor degree)
Low income (based on federal guidelines
Has a need for academic support
Services
As a participant, the College Reach-Out Program offers you:
- Academic Tutoring
- STEM Summer Experience
- College Placement Test Preparation
- ACT & SAT Preparation
- Academic & Career Counseling
- Scholarship Assistance
- Federal Financial Aid Counseling
- Motivational Seminars
- Life Skill Workshops
- Mentoring
- Cultural & Academic Enrichment Field Trips
- Leadership Development Activities
- One Saturday a Month Meeting Through the Academic Year
CONTACT INFO
Joy Sorrell, CROP Coordinator
(850) 769.1551 ext.3356 | jsorrell1@gulfcoast.edu
Available: Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM