Seminole State College will host three Reach Higher: Reconnect events to help working adults learn more about completing their degrees on Monday, April 29, Tuesday, April 30 and Saturday, May 4. The events are free and open to the public.
From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 29, prospective students can visit the Tanner Hall building for light refreshments and to speak with advisors, financial aid specialists, the admissions team and take a campus tour. For those unable to attend in-person, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 30, prospective students can speak virtually with advisors, financial aid specialists, and the admissions team via ZOOM. Games, giveaways, and information sessions will also take place.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4, prospective students and their families can enjoy inflatables, food trucks, photobooths, and more while SSC staff will be available to help navigate the enrollment process.
“We’re able to offer adult learners a flexible schedule, allowing them to maintain a normal work routine while completing their degrees online or in person,” Laura Votaw, Online Degree Office and Reach Higher Coordinator, said.
The event will feature free degree audits, financial aid information and career counseling. Prospective students are encouraged to bring copies of their collegiate transcripts. A transfer expert will walk students through how many of their previously earned credits can be applied to an associate degree at SSC. Financial aid staff will guide attendees on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and offer advice on other sources of aid. An academic advisor will also be available to help prospective students determine the best educational path to meet their career goals. Attendees will have the option to enroll in summer and fall courses. SSC offers face-to-face and online courses.
This event is made possible through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Reach Higher program. The program focuses on helping non-traditional students earn degrees in critical occupation industries. Reach Higher also offers a Finish Line Scholarship. The scholarship is a minimum of a $500 award per semester for up to five semesters. The scholarship amount is determined by the institution upon review of applications and available funding. Students may be awarded multiple scholarship awards as they make satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion. Scholarship awards may not exceed a total of $5,000 within five semesters per recipient.