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Support Programs available:
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| Disability Support Services (DSS) |
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Disability Support Services (DSS) provides accommodations and support to
students with disabilities. Arrangements for personal care services are
the responsibility of the student. For more information, contact the
Program Coordinator at (616) 234-4140.
| Academic Foundations Program |
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Academic
Foundations Program (AFP) provides specialized services for students placed
into pre-college English, reading, or mathematics. Enrollment in the
program is determined by GRCC’s placement test (Accuplacer
Test).
| Occupational Support Program (OSP) |
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The
Occupational
Support Program (OSP) provides special services and support for students
in occupational curriculums who are disabled, economically or academically
disadvantaged, single parents, displaced homemakers, or who use English as a
second language. Students involved in non-traditional training and
employment are also eligible for the program services. For more
information, contact the Program Director at (616) 234-4155.
| Student Support Services Program (SSS) |
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Student Support Services Program (SSS) is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The SSS program may also provide grand aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants.
To receive assistance, students must be enrolled or accepted
for enrollment at Grand Rapids Community College in a degree-seeking program.
Low-income students who are first-generation (neither parent graduated from a
four-year college/university) and are in need of academic support are eligible
to participate in SSS. For more information, contact the Program
Director at (616) 234-3545.
| Upward Bound Program |
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The Upward Bound Program is a pre-college program designed for low-income and first-generation college students who attend Creston or Ottawa Hills High School. The program assist students in building academic skills needed to successfully pursue postsecondary education or training.
The program emphasizes skills in reading, writing, math, and science and provides tutoring to students experiencing difficulties. Upward Bound students also have the opportunity to attend a summer residential academic experience where they participate in various enrichment activities, college visitations, and student leadership conferences. For more information, contact the Program Director at (616) 234-4150.
| Noorthoek Academy |
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Noorthoek Academy is a program dedicated to providing a continuing education program in the arts and sciences for postsecondary special needs students, 18 years or older, who want to continue their education in a college setting. This exciting and innovative program features interactive learning between the student and the curriculum. The classes are designed for students who want to expand their knowledge and enrich their lives by learning more about key figures, discoveries, works and ideas that shape the world. For more information, contact the Program Director at (616) 234-4123.
Location: 327 Student Community Center ~ ph: (616) 234-3900 ~ fax: (616) 234-3546
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