Overview
Students Transfer with Educational Preparation (STEP) offers qualifying participants a strong academic support system and learning community that will assist them in mastering their college transitions.
The primary goal of the program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of participants who are committed to transferring to four-year institutions by increasing their access and opportunities to higher education.
The STEP Program is sponsored by South Mountain Community College and is 100% federally funded through a grant from US Department of Education TRIO Programs totaling $1,100,000.
Why Choose STEP?
The program provides qualifying students with:
- Priority Registration
- Free English & Math Tutoring
- College Orientations
- Financial Aid Assistance
- One-on-One Academic Advising
- Cultural Enrichment
- University Tours
- Workshops (Career, Transfer, and Personal Development)
- Application Fee Waivers
- Calculators, Tape Recorders, and Laptops (available for student borrowing)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for STEP, a student must be a first generation college student, low income, or disabled, and committed to transferring to a four-year institution.
- Be a full-time student (12 units or more),
- Maintain a 2.5 grade point average or better,
- Be a US Citizen or National of the United States or meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance,
- Submit a completed application to the TRIO Office.
Contact Information
Sylvia A. Symonds
Program Coordinator
602.243.8166
Hours of Operations
Fall & Spring Semesters
- Mon - Fri
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours
- Mon - Thurs
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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For an Application Form or additional information, please contact our TRIO office at 602.305.5676 or visit us in the Library in room 168.