Student Support Services/TRIO
Student Support Services is funded through the Department of Education to provide academic tutoring, advice and assistance in course selection, locating and applying for scholarships, assist with the financial aid application, and the transfer application process to a 4-year college. Education Enhancement Workshops include the following; Financial Literacy, Career Exploration using MCIS (Montana Career Information System), Study Skills, Time Management, and the LASSI – a learning and skills inventory. SSS provide opportunities to attend cultural events and academic programs not usually available. SSS also secures temporary housing during breaks for students who are homeless youths and students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system. Eligible students include those who are first-generation, low-income and those having a documented disability through an application process. Students receiving a Federal Pell Grant (financial aid), and who are a first-generation may be eligible to receive a Student Grant Aid monetary award based upon their unmet need, and verified through the financial office.
Tutoring
The Academic Success Center is located in the upper level of the War Eagle Vision Building. Tutoring assistance is provided at no cost to currently enrolled students. Both face-to-face tutoring, and online with Tutor.com, and Matchware.com. Please contact Student Support Services-TRIO located in WEV for more information at (406)768-6343 or 6346.
College Transfer Assistance to a Four-Year College/University
The Academic Success Center and Student Support Services-TRIO will assist students who plan to transfer to a Four-Year College. Transfer assistance usually is a time sensitive process to ensure all deadlines are met; Financial Aid, Higher Education, and other scholarship opportunities that have deadlines. Fort Peck Community College’s Academic Success Center is a crucial link between the K-12 system in preparing students with information and assistance for a smooth transition.
College Career and Coaching Services
Student Support Services-TRIO provides career exploration using MCIS – Montana Career Information System https://portal.mtcis.intocareers.org/) which is home to Montana's Career Resources and provides career development tools and information at their website. The Montana Career Guide (https://lmi.mt.gov/Career/JobSeekers) is useful and walks users through the entire career planning process from exploring your interests to interviewing for a job. It includes a section on soft skills and job hunting tips for special populations. The Academic Success Center is available to assist students in creating resumes, cover pages and employment applications utilizing the Montana Career Lab’s Job Hunting Resources. The Career Lab (online) also reports the Current Unemployment Rate in Montana, Montana Economy at a Glance, Employment by Industry, and Projections for various trades and careers.
College Preparation Courses
All entering students take college-approved tests in English, Reading and Mathematics to determine their readiness to register for college-level courses. Students whose assessment scores indicate that developmental courses are recommended prior to entering college level courses should register in the appropriate developmental course. Sub-100 level courses do not count toward degree requirements.