What Is The Program?
Success Through Education is
a federally funded program that assists youth and adults in pursuing
academic and career goals. The program, based at Purdue University North
Central, serves Porter, LaPorte, and Starke counties of north central
Indiana.
Program advisors help
students and adults continue in and graduate from secondary school and
enroll in post secondary education (colleges/universities/trade and
technical schools.)
Who May Participate?
Individuals,
6th graders to adults, are encouraged to apply for program services. There
are no particular qualifications, although individuals whose parents have
not completed a 4-year college degree and/or low-income individuals are
especially welcome.
What Services Are Available?
The services are free, and
include:
Educational, academic
and career advising
Assistance in
completing college applications and financial aid forms
Personality profiles; interest inventories
Help in finding and
applying for scholarships
Newsletters with career
and educational information
Access to educational
and career materials, college and vocational school catalogs
Special programs, guest
speakers, videos
Trips to colleges and
vocational schools
Assistance in obtaining
your diploma, GED, or degree
Follow-up counseling
after high school
Referrals to all educational
institutions (including trade and technical schools)
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