SOAR
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| Crockett Hall Campus Center - C225B Phone: (972)238-6159 Hours: M - F 8:30 - 5:00 |
Mission Statement
Project S.O.A.R., a TRIO Student Support Services program, provides a variety of academic support services to program participants to enable them to persist in college and to achieve their educational and career goals. These free services include academic advisement, tutoring, assistance in financial aid application, campus referrals, and cultural enrichment opportunities.
How can I qualify?
For students to be eligible for Project S.O.A.R. services they must be enrolled at Richland College and meet the following eligibility requirements:
- First generation student-neither parent has a Bachelor's degree.
- Meet federal income guidelines as established by the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grant recipients are eligible).
- Be physically challenged or learning disabled.
Two-thirds of project S.O.A.R.'s participants must meet the first two requirements listed above to be eligible.
Services Provided
Project S.O.A.R. offers a variety of free support services including:
- Academic Advising
- Tutoring - Individual and Group
- Peer Counseling
- Cultural Events - World Aquarium, Medieval Times, West End, Symphony
- Career Exploration & Planning
- University Transfer Assistance
- Field Trips to Local Universities
- Student Leadership Opportunities
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Counseling
- Mentor Programs
- Learning Resources Program