Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Redwood CampusKyra knew if she didn’t get a scholarship, college was not an option. She didn’t need to be told. In high school she could not afford a computer, home wi-fi access or college application fees, let alone afford a college tuition.
Since 2011, PACE has grown from 10 students at West High to encompassing more than 800 students from five local high schools. The program seeks out high school freshmen who will be the first in their families to attend college and/or demonstrate financial need . Thanks to scholarships and affordable tuition , 78% of SLCC students graduated with no student debt last year.
To avoid these derailments, SLCC has a Bruin Student Emergency Fund as well as two case workers who help students find resources and solutions when barriers threaten their ability to stay in school.