Transitions Program
The Transitions program at Greenville Technical College, funded by the federal Carl D. Perkins Grant, is designed for those in transition periods in their lives. The program offers help with college expenses beyond tuition so that students can focus on their academic work and reach their goals.
The mission of the Transitions program is to provide students enrolled in approved career and technical education majors with support services and resources needed to successfully complete their degree. We serve special populations like single or expectant mothers, students entering a career traditionally filled by the opposite gender, homemakers re-entering the workforce, people from economically disadvantaged families, students with disabilities, and ESL students.
Financial assistance is available to eligible students (see Qualifications section below) and may include:
- Childcare Assistance
Assistance with childcare expenses for children four years of age or younger in daycare - Licensing Exam Fees
Assistance with fees for exams such as NCLEX, NACES, etc. - Textbooks
Assistance with purchasing textbooks - Tools & Equipment
Assistance with purchasing tools and equipment for classroom or clinical instruction - Transportation
Assistance in the form of gas stipends - Uniforms
Assistance with purchasing necessary uniforms for class
Balancing personal, academic and work life can be complicated. Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to turn to get help. The Transitions Staff can connect students to many of the services provided on campus such as:
- Academic Coaching
- Academic Tutoring
- Career Services
- Counseling Services
- Financial Aid
- Student Activities
- Student Disabilities Services
- Student Housing
- TRiO Student Support Services
- Veterans Assistance
The Transitions program assists students for a maximum of two years who meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a returning Greenville Technical College student with at least 6 credit hours earned
- Must be enrolled in an approved career and technical education major
- Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
- Must have a minimum 2.25 GPA
- Must be economically disadvantaged
- Additional consideration given to the following special populations:
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals preparing for non-traditional fields
- Single parents, including single pregnant women
- Out-of-workforce individuals
- English learners
- Homeless individuals
- Students in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
- Students with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
- Assistance to all participants is limited to two years and one semester including summers.
- Students in Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs are not eligible.
- No assistance will be given if a student loan is in default.
- Students must be in good academic standing with the college.
- Complete a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) available at the Financial Aid Office or at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Return the completed form to the Financial Aid Office where a staff member will review it with you before you submit it.
- For an application, please email transitions@gvltec.edu.
Gina Marie Thomas
Coordinator, Perkins Grant
(864) 250-8196
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 5616, MS 1031
Greenville, SC 29606-5616