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S T U S T D U E ND E T N R T E S R O E S U O R U C R E S C E S
STUDENT EMERGENCY SUPPORT
1. SCC Foundation Emergency Fund - The Student Emergency Fund was created
by the SCC Foundation to assist SCC students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency which would otherwise prevent them from continuing
their education at SCC. These funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a consistent supplement to a student’s education funding sources. This funding is only available during the semester the student is enrolled and the emergency occurs. Requests must be urgent in nature. The Student Emergency Fund will award up to a maximum of $250 per student. For eligibility and procedure information, email Kathy Posey at k_posey@southwesterncc.edu.
2. SCC Campus Cupboard - SCC houses a food pantry to combat hunger and support SCC students in their pursuit of higher education by providing access to free food options so they may focus on being happy, healthy and successful.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION/LIBRARY CARDS
ID/library cards are required for all students and cost $1.00 per year. These cards are the property of the College and must be shown on request of a College representative. Students are required to be in possession of their ID cards at all times and are prohibited from loaning their ID cards to any other person for any reason. It is prohibited to use any other card except College-issued cards. ID Cards are issued in the Business Office, located on the first floor of the Balsam Center, Jackson Campus or the top floor of the Groves Building, Macon Campus. Replacement cards may be obtained for a $5.00 charge.
STUDENT LOUNGES AND VENDING MACHINES
Refreshment vending machines are located in all main buildings on the Jackson Campus: Balsam Center, Oaks Hall, Burrell Building, Summit, Founders Hall, Jackson Early College Lobby, the Bookstore and Café Diem located in Holt Library. You will find ample space to gather for social or homework time. Dedicated student lounge areas are found on the second floor of Oaks Hall, the main lobby in Balsam and Burrell as well as the second floor in Balsam and Burrell, the main floor in Summit, and a number of social spots throughout the Burrell Building. Food and beverages are only permitted in classrooms, shops and laboratories with the instructor’s approval. Food and beverages are permitted in lounge areas.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Support Services (SSS) is a Title IV grant funded program for students in need of academic support. To receive services, a student must satisfy one of the following eligibility requirements: be a first-generation college student (parents or guardians do not have a bachelor’s degree); meet income eligibility guidelines; or have a documented ADA disability. A primary goal of the program is to help students persist to graduation and/or transfer. SSS helps students succeed by offering:
• Academic support including advising, tutoring, four-year college transfer planning,
and a calculator loan program.
• Career building assistance such as exploring career options as well as volunteer
service opportunities.
• Enrichment activities including hiking, canoeing and whitewater rafting adventures,
and visits to the Biltmore Estate.
• Financial support assistance including identifying scholarship resources, financial
literacy workshops, and supplemental grant aid awards.
• Personal assistance through counseling services. We also make referrals to campus
and community services.
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