What is the
Pathways to Success program?
Pathways to Success is a program designed to help you overcome
barriers for the successful completion of your educational goals.
These barriers include child care, textbooks and transportation
costs. If you are eligible, you will receive assistance paying for
your child care or transportation expenses. Textbooks may be
available for your technical classes in the Pathways to Success
Textbook Reserve Library. You will also receive assistance for
educational planning, goal-setting and follow through to help reach
your academic goals See Types of Assistance for a
complete list of services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any student seeking a Technical degree or certificate and who are
Full Pell eligible by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
of zero (0) based upon the FAFSA and meets one of the following may
be eligible:
- Single Parent
- Seeking a Degree or Certificate not Traditional for your
Gender
- Have a documented disability
- Displaced Homemaker
- Limited English proficiency
Do I have to be a full time student to receive
assistance?
No, you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
When do I apply for assistance?
- Applications are accepted year - around.
- All eligible applicants will be considered in the order
applications are received as funds become available.
After I turn in my application, how long does it take
before I know if I will be getting assistance?
You will be notified by the third week of the semester by email
regarding your award status.
What if I am not awarded childcare or textbook payment
assistance?
You may still use the Pathways to
Success Textbook Reserve Library and other Support
services .
Why am I not getting assistance? I filled out the
application and I met all the criteria!
Each semester the number of applications exceeds the amount of
funding available. All awards are contingent on the availability of
funds.
Do I have to use a specified childcare
provider?
No, however, you must use a registered or licensed childcare
provider.
What if I do not have a childcare
provider?
You will be responsible for finding one who will meet your needs.
For assistance in locating a provider who is licensed or
registered, please refer to the Community Assistance link.
If the above links do not supply you with the information you
need, contact the
Pathways to Success program coordinator.
Applications for childcare and
transportation assistance are accepted year-round. Eligible
applicants will be considered in the order applications are
received and as funds become available.
Students can apply at any time during the school year.
Assistance is determined for the following semester at the end of
each previous semester. Students are notified, by mail, of their
award status.
Steps to Apply
- Complete the Application for Assistance
- Return the completed Application to the Coordinator of Special
Services - Click here
for contact information
- Provide required documentation
- Required documents for childcare assistance:
- Proof of Pell Award (Can be printed from Campus Connect)
- Completed Childcare Provider Verification Form
Child care Provider must be one of the following:
- Licensed child care center (Texas or Oklahoma)
- Registered child care home (Texas)
- Licensed child care home (Oklahoma)
- Copy of birth certificate for each child you are requesting
childcare assistance
- Copy of class schedule (Can be printed from Campus
Connect)
- Unofficial copy of all college transcripts (GC transcript can
be printed on Campus Connect)
- Required documents for childcare assistance:
- Proof of Pell Award (Can be printed from Campus Connect)
- Copy of class schedule (Can be printed from Campus
Connect)
- Unofficial copy of all college transcripts (GC transcript can
be printed on Campus Connect)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will not be processed until all required
documentation is received.
Priority Deadlines to apply for funding:
Semester Priority
Deadline
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:
August 1
December 1
May 1
Applications will be accepted after priority deadline.
Priority consideration is given to applications received before
the priority deadline.
Grayson College - Main Campus
Counseling Center
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, Texas 75020
phone: 903-463-8695
Office Hours:
Monday -
Thursday:
Friday:
8
a.m. - 4 p.m.
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
