Housing
Local Housing Authorities
Food
Roxbury Community College
Project Access
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Health Insurance – We offer assistance to students in identifying and applying for Mass Health or in a low or no cost Health Connector Plan. In addition each year, we offer Health Insurance Outreach Events staffed by certified health navigators, who are expert at completing the required forms to assist us during Annual Open Enrollment periods.
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Food Stamps (SNAP) – We offer students screening and application assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) to help income eligible students. An eligible household will generally receive monthly benefits within 30 days of submitting an application. We also offer screening to students to help determine eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) and help students complete the application paperwork. Students who need food in an emergency can come to the office and receive information on local food pantries and a schedule for the $2.00 A Bag Program which travels to different locations around the city each day.
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Legal Services – Each semester, we offer a Free Legal Clinic where students by appointment can meet with a licensed attorney to discuss common legal issues, such as housing eviction, public assistance, immigration, child custody and small business issues. At other times, students receive information and referrals for free or low-cost assistance with legal issues.
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Financial Counseling – Our office offers year-round financial advising on credit and debt issues, budget management and savings. We also partner with local financial institutions to offer on campus workshops and provide more in depth financial planning services.
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
Project Access
Project Access
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Tax Preparation – Through our partnership with the Boston Tax Help Coalition and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, we offer income eligible filers free tax preparation assistance each year. Eligible students can apply for the Lifetime Learning Credit or the American Opportunity Credit.
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Housing Resources – Our relationship with the Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP) allows us to provide RCC students access to a variety of housing resources. MBHP representatives also visit RCC's campus bi-monthly, to provide students with one-on-one counseling on affordable housing issues and available programs and application assistance.
Boston Public Schools Scholarship
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Orange Line > Roxbury Crossing Station
Transportation
Career Services
Find a job and start your career by using career coach message boards, company profiles, career development activities and industry profiles.
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Career Gateway
Workforce Development
Provides you with the academic, employability, and technical skills you need to increase your access to employment and economic opportunities, and to ensure job retention and career advancement.
These short-term courses are scheduled mainly in the late afternoon, evening hours, and on weekends on our RCC campus.
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Programs include home inspector, pharmacy technician, data analyst, and many more.
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Do you need access to:
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A computer to create a resume or cover letter?
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The internet to search for a job or apartment?
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Do you want:​
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To learn how to use Excel or make a PowerPoint presentation?
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To get feedback and suggestions on how to make your resume stand out in today's job market?
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Do you need:​
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A quiet place to do homework or to prepare for a presentation?
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Help using Microsoft Office or using the internet?
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Computer, Internet and Email Skills
Mentoring
The goal of the Mentoring for Success program is to guide and equip students to overcome challenges throughout the semester to achieve academic and personal success. With support from trained mentors and program staff, students will:
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Clarify academic goals
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Develop a plan to accomplish their academic goals
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Utilize tools to address academic challenges
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Access appropriate student resources as needed.
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In addition, students will gain a supportive network of their peers in the program while engaging in workshops, informational sessions, and fun activities both on- and off-campus throughout the year.
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If you are interested, talk to your advisor.
Academics
​Come to the Timothy Smith Computer Lab during Open Access hours for help with any or all of the above.
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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