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Peer Advisors are fellow KCC students who serve as a listening ear and can share general campus information with you.
Tutoring
As a KCC student who is currently enrolled and attending class, you can receive tutoring assistance. Tutoring may be individual, group, or drop in. We encourage you to visit our website at www.kellogg.edu/kccpages/acadservices/tutoring.html to locate the tutor request form. Simply print the application and return it to: Tutor Coordinator, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397. Applications may also be dropped off in The Learning Place in the Ohm Information Technology Center, room 207D.
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
This service is provided only to students who have been accepted into either the Special Populations or Student Support Services Grant Program. Academic assistance is provided by professionals in the field of study, paraprofessionals, or by the instructor on a one-on-one basis.
DISABILITY SERVICES
If you have a disability, we can assist by making arrangements for and providing academic accommodations. The first step is for you to meet with an academic advisor, inform the academic advisor of your disability, bring documentation of your disability to this meeting, and/or sign a release form that authorizes us to ask for formal documentation of your disability. After reviewing your documents, we will determine what kinds of accommodations are available to you. You may also qualify for other services. E-mail supportservices@kellogg.edu for additional information.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
Studies show that students who successfully complete Kellogg Community College’s developmental education courses generally continue to succeed in college-level course work. Developmental courses are offered in study skills, reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as biology and chemistry. You may select or be placed into developmental courses based on your ACT or COMPASS test scores. You register and pay for developmental education courses in the same way that you enroll for regular college-level courses.
FINANCIAL AID Qs & As
Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from taking college courses. The Financial Aid office is ready to help you. Contact the office staff to determine if you qualify for federal or state financial aid programs at 269-965-4123. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions concerning financial aid.
Does KCC offer financial aid? Yes!
KCC participates in many federal and state financial aid programs, as well as private and college-funded programs. Many KCC students receive some type of financial aid. KCC offers a variety of financial aid programs, including grants, scholarships, work-study employment, and loans. In addition, KCC has a no interest tuition payment plan that you can use for a fee.
Am I eligible to apply? Yes!
As a general rule, all students, both full- and part-time, should apply for financial aid. Although many financial aid awards are based on need or on academic achievement, there are awards that are based on neither of these criteria. That means you may be eligible for financial aid even if you don’t meet specific guidelines of financial need or scholastic achievement.
To be eligible for all federal and most state financial aid programs, you should be seeking a degree or certificate and have a high school diploma or GED. Home-schooled students from Michigan who are 16 years of age or older and who can certify completion of an equivalent high school education are also eligible for federal and state financial aid programs. College-funded awards may be made to either degree or non-degree seeking students.
How do I apply for financial aid? Easily!
First, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Forms are available from the Financial Aid office and all KCC centers, as well as on the web www.fafsa.ed.gov. The earlier you submit these applications, the better. The Financial Aid office will then contact you to let you know what financial aid you qualify for or if more information is needed to determine your eligibility.
Can I apply for more than one year of financial aid? Yes!
You re-apply for financial aid each academic year. In addition, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress and not be in default status with a Federal Stafford Loan or a Federal Direct Loan or owe a refund on any Title IV HEA Grant (Federal Pell, Federal SEOG or SSIG) received at any institution you have attended. For more detailed information, contact the Financial Aid office.
Financial Aid Reterun of Title IV Funds
For information concerning refund procedures for financial aid recipients who completely withdraw from courses, allocation of refunds, and repayment to sources of aid, contact the Financial Aid office.
Four Types of Financial Assistance
Financial aid at KCC falls into four main categories: grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans. Grants and scholarships are funds that you do not have to pay back. Work-study programs fund your salary for working on campus or at approved community service agencies while you are taking classes. You have to pay back student loans at a relatively low interest rate.