Thursday, May 8, 2008
PRCC taking applications for Bridge to College program

     POPLARVILLE - Student Support Services at Pearl River Community College is taking applications for the summer Bridge to College Program, also known as START.
      The START program, which runs from June 18-July 25, allows students eligible for Student Support Services to earn up to 6 college credits while learning skills to help them succeed in the community college setting.
      The “START” acronym stands for “SSS student Transitioning to Academic success and Responsibilities at The community college.”
      The primary criteria for Student Support Services participation is the need for academic support, based on ACT scores and/or grade point average in high school or college. Participants must also meet at least one of the following criteria - low-income, neither parent has a four-year college degree, physical or learning disability.
      Students accepted for the START program pay no tuition and may be eligible for federal aid to cover the cost of books, room and board.
      To be considered for START, students must complete a two-step process:
     

• Submit a signed admissions application to the PRCC admissions office that includes an official high school or GED test transcript along with ACT scores.
• Mail or fax a completed START application to the Student Support Services office, Jefferson Davis Hall, Room 101, P.O. Box 5118, Poplarville, MS 39470 or fax 601-403-1042.