THECB Grant

Palo Alto College has been awarded a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the Summer Session II 2009 semester. Fifty, first-year students on unsatisfactory academic standing will be provided intensive academic instruction and support in English/Language Arts (reading/writing), and mathematics. Selected participants will have an exceptional opportunity to recover their academic standing by enrolling in summer II coursework and be recommended for financial aid eligibility for the following fall 2009 semester. Participants must have PELL Grant eligibility for the summer II term and meet one of three additional criteria to participate:

--Have college readiness scores on the SAT or ACT or equivalent equal to a score less than the national mean;
--Are at least 20 years of age on the date the student initially enrolled at PAC; or
--Have enrolled as a part-time student during the fall or spring semester.

Students selected for participation will also receive a stipend in the amount of $385 for completing all ISP program requirements and a $250 book voucher. For additional information and/or an application for PAC’s ISP program contact Eloisa Cordova at 486-4110 at the Welcome Enrollment Center or Larry Rodriguez at 486-3343 at the Counseling Center or Dr. Adolfo Barrera at 486-3931 at the Vice President’s Office, for assistance.