19 July Adult learners have opportunity to take advantage of C2C program at ICC July 19, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Adult learners who haven’t completed work for a college degree can return to Itawamba Community College this fall and possibly take advantage of the Complete 2 Compete program. An initiative of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board, Complete 2 Compete concentrates on removing barriers that keep adult learners from returning to complete their degrees. Since its inception in 2017, the program assisted more than 2,100 former students in returning to complete their degrees, and more than 4,000 former students, who had not been enrolled in classes for more than two years, were enrolled on a fast path to degree completion. To date, 91 associate’s degrees have been awarded by Itawamba Community College through the C2C program, said Dr. Emily Tucker, ICC recruitment coordinator and adviser and liaison for the C2C program. ICC participants in the C2C program have received $539.344.76 in C2C grant money to date. Additional figures show that 349 total students have been enrolled through the C2C program, and 75 in 2021. Among those individuals is Kathi Bushway of Shannon, whose role as a full-time mom became less intensive as her children got older, so she reached out to Tucker for information on ICC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. According to a recent C2C newsletter article, Tucker recognized that as a returning adult student, Bushway was eligible for that program. With the help of C2C, Bushway completed the prerequisite classes online as well as prepared for the ACT since it wasn’t a requirement when she graduated from high school. After a few roadblocks along the way, including the diagnosis of a rare neuromuscular disease, Bushway earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology at ICC. Today, she is working in a pelvic rehabilitation center to help people with pelvic-related complications to lead more fulfilling lives. C2C will provide participants with a road map and the support of a personal C2C coach to find the fastest path to a degree and navigate the process. Individuals may also qualify for the C2C grant which can be used to pay a past debt to any of Mississippi’s public community colleges or universities and/or assist with enrollment expenses. Each C2C grant, which totals $1,000 is awarded for each qualifying semester. To qualify, adult learners must be a Mississippi resident between the ages of 21-59, completed at least 12 hours of college credit but not yet earned a bachelor’s degree and have been out of college for at least two years. To help overcome financial barriers, C2C will continue to offer participating returning students a renewable grant of $1,000 each qualifying semester. In order to serve those most in need, the eligibility requirements have been updated to include a maximum household income and age limit. For more information, contact Tucker at 662.407.1537 or email ectucker@iccms.edu. Related Articles Area ICC graduates take advantage of C2C program Several area residents are among recent graduates at Itawamba Community College, who earned degrees with assistance from a statewide program that is designed to help Mississippi adults who have earned previous college credit. C2C is a statewide program designed to help Mississippi adults who have earned college credit, but not a degree, to better their lives by completing a college education, according to Dr. Emily Tucker, ICC recruitment coordinator, adviser and C2C liaison. The graduates include Jimi Dylan Tackett, Tiffany McDonald, both of Amory; John Foster of Blue Springs; Carol Blaylock of Dennis; Pamela Spruill of Derma; Alexandria Blanchard, Payton Green, both of Fulton; Chiqita Cook of Houston; Johnathan Gregory of New Albany; Roy Freeman of Okolona; Willie Orr of Prairie; Lauren Palladino of Saltillo; Kathryn Bushway of Shannon; Darby Dabbs of Smithville; Rasheeda Iyanda, Amy Clayton, Zachary McMickin, all of Tupelo; and Tara Griffin of Woodland. Program participants at ICC are connected to a C2C coach, who works to maximize the application of earned credits toward a degree, Tucker said. Once their transcripts ... ICC students can take advantage of Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program Itawamba Community College students who enroll in one of 18 career education programs this fall can take advantage of a new scholarship program. The Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program, administered by the Mississippi Community College Board, has been established to serve as a state-assisted tuition scholarship program for eligible community and junior college students by providing tuition financial assistance to those who enroll in approved, in-demand Career Education certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree programs identified through sector analysis to meet the workforce demands of the state, according to Emily Tucker, ICC adviser and recruitment coordinator. Programs at ICC include Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Surgical Technology, Computer Networking Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology, Welding and Cutting Technology, Computer Programming Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology. To be eligible for the program, students must be legal residents of Mississippi, admitted to an approved Mississippi Works ... Adult learners enrolling at ICC this fall have scholarship options Adult learners who plan to attend Itawamba Community College in the fall have two scholarship opportunities for financial support. They include ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive and the statewide Complete 2 Compete. ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, which provides $2,000 ($500 per semester for full-time students and $250 for part-time), is designed to provide an incentive for returning or new students, age 21, or older to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours (scholarship can be reduced to $25o per semester for part-time – six hours – status), meeting admission requirements and in good standing at ICC. The application deadline is Aug. 15, and the form is available at www.apply.iccms.edu. To find out more about the Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of Financial Aid, at cdthomas@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8261. Qualification requirements for the C2C grant include at least 21 years of age but no greater than 59, Mississippi residency and U.S. citizenship, household income that meets the Grant Household Income ... Adult learners who plan to attend ICC in the spring have scholarship opportunities Adult learners who plan to attend Itawamba Community College in the spring 2024 have two scholarship opportunities for financial support. They include ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive and the statewide Complete 2 Compete. ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, which provides $2,000 ($500 per semester) for full-time students and $1,000 ($250 per semester) for part-time, is designed to provide an incentive for returning or new students, age 21, or older to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours (scholarship can be reduced to $25o per semester for part-time – six hours – status), meeting admission requirements and in good standing at ICC. The application deadline is Jan. 15, and the form is available at www.apply.iccms.edu. To find out more about the Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of Financial Aid, at cdthomas@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8261. Qualification requirements for the C2C grant include at least 21 years of age but no greater than 59, Mississippi residency and U.S. citizenship, household income that meets the Grant Household Income Guidelines and ... Adult learners who enroll at ICC in the fall have two scholarship opportunities for financial support Adult learners who plan to attend Itawamba Community College in the fall have two scholarship opportunities for financial support. They include ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive and the statewide Complete 2 Compete. ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, which provides $2,000 ($500 per semester) for full-time students and $250 for part-time), is designed to provide an incentive for returning or new students, age 21, or older to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours (scholarship can be reduced to $25o per semester for part-time – six hours – status), meeting admission requirements and in good standing at ICC. The application deadline is Aug. 15, and the form is available at www.apply.iccms.edu. To find out more about the Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of Financial Aid, at cdthomas@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8261. Qualification requirements for the C2C grant include at least 21 years of age but no greater than 59, Mississippi residency and U.S. citizenship, household income that meets the Grant Household Income Guidelines and financial responsibility for a ... Adults can take advantage of increased C2C funds in the spring to complete degree at ICC Beginning in January, adults who have earned some college credit but insufficient hours for a degree may qualify for a Complete 2 Compete grant of $1,000 per semester to finish the necessary requirements at Itawamba Community College. The grant is renewable per semester as long as the recipients remain in good academic standing. “We are excited to be able to continue to assist students with obtaining their first postsecondary degree, and we are confident that the grant increase will further accelerate our ability to do so,” said Amber Palmer, project coordinator for Mississippi Public Universities. ICC is among Mississippi’s two- and four-year institutions which are collaborating in the Complete 2 Compete initiative. “Itawamba Community College is excited about the unlimited possibilities Complete 2 Compete is providing for residents of our region and beyond,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It enables us to provide an exceptional educational foundation to enhance the quality of life, particularly for the adult learner segment of the population.” Complete 2 Compete is available to Mississippi adults who are ... Comments are closed.