Hopkinsville Community College is one of 25 colleges across Kentucky that was awarded grant funds by Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education for a Summer Bridge Program that will focus on college preparation and retention for recent high school graduates.
HCC Coordinator of Career & Transfer Services Kanya Allen says HCC’s Pathfinder Summer Bridge Program will assist students who graduated from high school in 2022 and reside in the college’s service area. The free, four-week program will begin on July 11 and run through August 4, and meet Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A news release says students will earn three transferable credit hours for completion of the accelerated Freshman Year Experience course and receive additional instruction in readiness for college. Participants will also receive a complimentary lunch daily, a $250 Textbook Scholarship for up to four semesters and a laptop computer that they are eligible to keep by meeting minimum requirements.
Only 20 students will be selected to participate in the program, which will feature peer mentors to assist students navigate the coursework this summer and meet with students throughout the upcoming fall semester.
Allen says, “We are hoping to build relationships with these students and provide a support structure to help ensure their success. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are planning to begin at HCC this August. This four-week program will allow them to become familiar with campus, services, resources as well as college staff and faculty.”
Students must complete the online application by June 24 to be considered for the program.
Additional questions may be directed to Kanya Allen at kanya.allen@kctcs.edu or (270) 707-3827.