Housing
Local Housing Authorities
Food
Cape Cod Community College
Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant
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A payment of up to about $5,800 that does not need to be repaid. Your school may decide to pay you directly, or apply it to school costs.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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A payment between $1,000 and $5,000 that does not need to be repaid. Your school may decide to pay you directly, or apply it to school costs.
Recommended Scholarships:
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GEAR UP Scholarship
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Massachusetts High Demand Program
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Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship
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One Family Inc. Scholarship Program
Recommended Tuition Waivers:
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DCF Foster Child Tuition and Fees Waiver
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DCF Adopted Child Tuition and Fees Waiver
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Need-Based Tuition Waiver
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Incentive Program for Aspiring Teachers Tution Waiver
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MassTransfer Tuition Waiver
In order to apply for these federal aid programs and more, YOU MUST FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A FAFSA TO YOUR SCHOOL
Housing Search Assistance
Assistance with searching for an apartment is available through the Student Life and Co-Curricular Programs Office in the Grossman Commons Building Room C206. They maintain a housing directory of rentals in the community.
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The Family Pantry of Cape Cod
Provides emergency non-perishable food and personal care products to current students, faculty, staff, and families who have children attending the Children's College at Cape Cod Community College.
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Hours:
Monday: 2:00–4:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am–1:00pm and 2:00–4:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am–1:00pm
Phone: 774.330.4365
Location: Life Fitness Center, lower level
Availability: Fall and Spring semesters
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Grants
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CCCC Gap Fund
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CCCC Whitehouse Grant
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CCCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
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Scholarships
Transportation
Academics
The Reading and Writing Resource Center, staffed with Learning Specialists and Peer Tutors, offers drop-in tutoring for students looking for assistance in their writing and reading assignments as well as with MLA, APA and Chicago methods of formatting.
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Location: Maureen M. Wilkens Hall, Room 108
Phone: 774.330.4526
The Math Learning Center, staffed with Learning Specialists and Peer Tutors, is a place for students to find support and guidance for math work associated with Math classes as well as with Science, Business and Health Classes.
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Location: Science Building, Room 112
Phone: 774.330.4626
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Career Services
Student Employment Office
Assists Cape Cod Community College students in locating full-time, part-time and seasonal job opportunities.
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For more information, please contact:
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Dawn Harney, Job Developer
E-mail: studentemployment@capecod.edu
Location: MM Wilkens Hall, Room 215
Phone (external) 774.330.4336
Phone (internal) x4336
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STEM Career Advising
All current and aspiring S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students can receive career advising. This includes students who are currently enrolled or considering pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field.
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For more information, please contact:
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Alex Russo, CPRW
E-mail: arusso@capecod.edu
Location: STEMnasium, Room C113
Phone (external) 774.330.4490
Phone (internal) x4490
The Advantage Program
The Advantage Program at Cape Cod Community College empowers students to successfully graduate with an Associate's degree and to transfer to pursue a Bachelor's degree. We strive to guide our students to reach their academic and career goals.
To enroll in our program, or to learn more, please contact Cassandra Dockray, the High School Plus Coordinator at cdockray@sowma.org
- Provide a personal discussion and assessment of the student’s needs and create realistic short-term and long-term educational goals for future plans
- Connect students to college planning agencies or vocational programs
- Assist with application process (including financial aid, SAT/ACT registration, letters of recommendation, scholarships etc.)
- Serve as liaison between the student and their college or vocational faculty
- Connect students to resources on and off campus
- Serve as on-going mentors to students throughout their college or vocational career.
- Identifies scholarship opportunities
- Financial assistance with items not covered by financial aid (books, fees, housing deposit, etc.)
- Support transportation needs
- Provides free school supplies
- Academic tutoring/mentoring
High School Plus is a personalized effort designed to help students impacted by homelessness stay engaged with their education through high school and pursue a college degree or vocational certificate. We provide advocacy, guidance and support services for our students throughout the duration of their post-secondary career, as well as:
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