Services Available

Various services are available to students who are eligible for the Carl D. Perkins Grant. Students may request the following:

Assessment - An assessment of interests, abilities and special needs of occupational students. This would include students with disabilities and those who are economically disadvantaged, who have limited English proficient or who are considered a nontraditional, displaced homemaker or single parent student.

Tuition Assistance - Special Populations advisors work with the SMC Financial Aid office to ensure that individuals with the greatest need are given priority for tuition assistance. Students receiving tuition assistance are required to apply for a Pell grant first.

Counseling - Counseling or activities that promote the mental, physical, social and emotional well being of students are available. Referrals will be made to appropriate community services if necessary.

Academic Advising – Academic assistance is provided in identifying, planning and attaining educational goals which are consistent with the aptitude, needs, abilities and interests of the student. Also included is the development of career awareness, planning, decision-making, and placement skills, as well as knowledge and understanding of occupational, educational and labor market needs, trends and opportunities.

Tutoring - Learning assistance provided by persons or students who have exhibited competence in the specified area in which they are assisting students. This may be provided in small groups, individual tutoring sessions, workshops or seminars.

Developmental Instruction - SMC provides developmental classes to assist under-prepared college students to succeed in college level courses.