degree at PBSC in 2014, earned a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences from New College of Florida in 2017 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health from Oregon Health & Science University. Overall, we are intentional and that is what makes the difference.”Įdline Francois, a Delray Beach native, is among the success stories. We eliminate barriers, sharpen skills, and build leaders. “We work really hard to edify the students and walk alongside them to ensure that they feel supported and empowered. “I strongly believe it is our best practices and commitment to developing our students that allow us to be successful each grant cycle,” Petion said.
Rowina Petion, PBSC’s Student Support Services program director, said getting funded consistently for two decades validates the quality of PBSC’s program and the need for it.
In addition to SSS, PBSC also operates Upward Bound, Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers TRIO programs. Every five years, grant recipients must apply for new TRIO grants in a competitive national process, but they are not guaranteed. Student Support Services is one of eight federal TRIO programs , including seven designed to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds get on the path to higher education and finish. PBSC will be only the second higher education institution in Florida and one of only about 14 in the nation with a SSS Veterans program. The SSS Veterans program will complement numerous services the College already offers its more than 1,100 veterans and their families through its veterans resource centers at the Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton campuses. The idea is to address and remove barriers specific to their unique needs as they transition from military to civilian and college life. The new Student Support Services Veterans grant of $261,888 per year will allow PBSC to provide similar services and support for 120 student veterans who meet the same criteria as participants in the SSS program. Now entering its 20 th year at the College, the program provides comprehensive services to help participants stay in school and graduate, including academic tutoring, assistance in course selection, information about financial aid and economic literacy and other support.
With the first $294,725 per year Student Support Services grant, PBSC will serve 175 low-income, first-generation college students or those with disabilities each year through its existing program, which was initially funded in 2001.
Department of Education grants totaling over $2.78 million to continue its longstanding TRIO Student Support Services program and to launch a new one solely for veterans. 24, 2020) Palm Beach State College has been awarded two five-year highly competitive U.S.
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