STAR Center - Student Assistance and Resources

• Facilitate the Greenville Tech Foundation emergency assistance application.
• Provide welcome space for students to “shop” for groceries and essential needs.
• Distribute bus passes.
• Assist students’ access to campus, community, state and federal resources.
• Organize life skills and financial workshops for students.

Life happens. This student resource is an intervention to support students due to unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable circumstances.

We accept assistance requests for

• Housing
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Instructional materials

It is best to have a conversation with the STAR Center staff. No question is too simple or too complex. Let’s work together to find a solution.

Funds are awarded as a grant and, unlike a loan, do not need to be repaid.

The STAR Center cannot help with debt to the college including fees, tuition, or past due balances.

Students may be eligible once per calendar year (365 days) based on the emergency. We are dedicated to helping as many students as possible. There are limitations for students who have previously received assistance.

Academic Standing

• Greenville Technical College student pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate
• Students in their second semester or higher
• GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Completion of 6 credit hours from Greenville Technical College
• Enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours for the current semester/term

Financial Standing

• Current year FAFSA on file
• Good standing with SAP
• Financial need based on the Office of Financial Aid

Click to apply for Emergency Funding »

Awarding of Funds

The STAR Center carefully reviews applications and determines eligibility. Applicants may be required to meet with a staff member in the STAR Center or the office of the Vice President for Student Services to discuss their application. The STAR Center staff support students by helping them identify other resources and services that may provide critical assistance. The STAR Center is authorized to award full, partial or no funding. Decisions are final and may not be appealed.

All payments are made to vendors. Checks are never made out to student- no exceptions.