Be a ROAD Scholar

Reaching Out & Achieving the Dream with Student Support Services

How do I become a ROAD Scholar of Student Support Services?
Complete an application form and return it to the SSS office.  Then schedule an appointment with a SSS advisor to:

• determine if you are eligible for SSS
• discuss your academic needs
• decide which services you need

How can I be eligible for ROAD Scholar program?

 You must be one or more of the following:

• first generation—your parent(s) did not graduate from a 4-year college
• low income­—you are unemployed, don’t earn very much, or are receiving financial aid
• disability—you have a physical, medical, psychological, learning, ADD/ADHD or other  disability

AND

• You have an academic need for SSS services
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Must complete your program within 4 years

Where is the ROAD Scholar Program?

Learning Resource Center (LRC) Room #109
(276) 656-0296 (voice/voicemail)
(276) 632-1034 (fax)
sss@patrickhenry.edu

What is the ROAD Scholar program of Student Support Services?
The ROAD Scholar Program of Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive program at P&HCC that helps students be successful in college and achieve their educational goals.

How does being a ROAD Scholar help P&HCC students?
SSS helps P&HCC students by providing the following services and activities.  Some of these services and activities are for ALL students at P&HCC, and some are only for members of SSS.

~for ALL Students~

Academic Assistance & Tutoring:

Math Lab – LRC #108

• help for any math class
• no appointment needed

Writing Center – LRC #104

• help with any writing assignment for any class
• appointments available
• “walk-in” help available for proofreading

Peer Tutoring/Study Groups – LRC, 1st Floor

• one-on-one and small group help for most subjects
• appointments available

Study Skills and Other Workshops:

• Presentations on a wide variety of topics, including:

time managements/organization, study skills, stress management, budgeting and finances, motivation, communication skills, resume prep and job seeking, college and community resources

Computer Lab—LRC 1st Floor: Lab assistants will help you…

• learn to use your P&HCC e-mail, Canvas, and Student Information System (SIS)
• use Microsoft Office for homework assignments
• use the Internet for research

Transfer Assistance: Transfer Advisors/Coach will help you:

• decide which 4-year college or university is best for you and fill out admissions/financial aid applications
• select the right classes at P&HCC
• take FREE trips to visit 4-year colleges and universities

Resources for Students with disAbilities: disability Advisors/Coach will help you with:

• confidential counseling & advising
• accommodations (i.e.: note-takers, extra time for tests, quiet testing room, electronic books, etc.)
• assistive technology (i.e.: electronic dictionary, computer dictation software, scanning and reading software, etc.)
• communicating your needs to instructors

Academic Advising and Career Counseling: ROAD Scholar Advisors/Coaches will help you:

• select and register for classes
• apply for financial aid and scholarships
• explore career options
• improve your study skills
• address personal or academic problems

Cultural & Social Activities:

• FREE visits to educational, historic, and cultural sites
• FREE tickets to local events
• one-day trips/activities

Education Materials for Loan:

laptop computers, textbooks, digital recorders, graphing calculators

Supplemental Grant (Scholarship): extra money to help with expenses and emergencies
   You…

• MUST apply for financial aid
• complete application form
• are NOT guaranteed to receive the grant
• participate in required activities
• pass all of your classes