Hopkinsville Community College is accepting applications for a a free Summer Bridge Program for new high school graduates in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties who plan to enroll in college this fall.
The program is designed to help students make a smooth transition into the college. One of the benefits is the possibility of earning six hours of college credit.
Students selected for the Summer Bridge Program will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. The program begins July 14 and ends Aug. 7.
A press release from the college lists the following benefits:
- A collegiate experience with veteran HCC faculty and staff who specialize in guiding students through the transition to college.
- Six hours of transferable college credit after successful completion of an accelerated format FYE 105 (First Year Experience) and English 101.
- Early access to HCC campus leadership and engagement opportunities.
- A guaranteed $250 textbook scholarship per semester for up to four semesters, contingent upon program completion and continuous enrollment in 6 or more credit hours.
Applications can be completed online. The deadline to apply is June 20.
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