How Community College Gave Me a Second Chance
Northampton Community College student Seong Kim reflects on how community college gave him a second chance to redefine himself.
5 Things to Do Now to Make Your Transfer from Community College a Success
Preparing for transfer once you start at community college is a great way to ensure a smooth and simple transfer to a four-year college. Here are some tips on how to get started.
What’s Different on the New FAFSA Form?
The new 2024-2025 FAFSA form, also known as the “better FAFSA,” is expected to debut on December 31, 2023. Anticipated updates to the form promise to “offer a new streamlined user experience for students and their families.” A Streamlined Approach The simplified FAFSA offers a more efficient application with fewer questions. The previous form included …
Architect for Change: Jarred VanHorn’s Inspiring Journey
Jarred VanHorn found purpose at his community college where he was a workforce scholar in architecture and a mental health advocate.
Mental Health Matters: Coping with Stress in Community College
For college students, performing well academically is a top priority, but it can be difficult if they are dealing with stress or mental health issues. Learn more about coping with stress in community college.
CCsmart: A Positive Way to Address Community College Stigma
PTK’s 2021-2022 International Officer leadership team, a group of five peer-elected students from across the nation, decided as part of their work to address community college stigma. They developed #CCSmart or Community College Smart as an awareness marketing campaign of national scope.
Community College Workforce Program Inspires Student
Laurel Behrend expected her education pathway to be four-year college, but instead, she found inspiration in a community college workforce program.
Take Advantage of Your College Resources
Life is hard at times, but, luckily, your college already knows this. To help students manage hard times, many colleges offer resources. If you are struggling, make sure to take advantage of your college resources.
What To Think About Now for Enrolling Next Semester
For seniors ready to enroll in college, their first semester is right around the corner, and there is a lot to think about before it starts.
SCC Helps Non-traditional Student Graduate and Transfer
Community colleges transfer students make up 49 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in the U.S.. They are also one of the only accessible pathways to education for a non-traditional student to earn a degree or transfer to a four-year university.