A student may be eligible for the Y.E.S. Student Support Services Program if she or he:
1. Is a legal resident of the United States.
2. Has a need for academic support to successfully pursue a program leading to a postsecondary degree.
3. Comes from a family who meets the income criteria as established by the Department of Education.
4. Is a first generation student (neither parent has a four-year college degree.)
5. Has a disability as defined by Section 504 of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Y.E.S. at WNCC serves 200 students each academic year. Students must fill out an application to determine eligibility for services.
The following Y.E.S. staff members can also assist students with questions about other program services.
Supplemental Instruction:
For information about Supplemental Instruction (peer assisted study sessions) or the Laptop Computer Lending service, contact Rhitta Bounds, SSS Supplemental Instruction Specialist, at 308-635-6153 or email her at boundsr@wncc.net.
Single Parent Program:
For information about class schedules, academic advising, and the Single Parent program at WNCC, contact Donna Berge, Advising Specialist, at (308) 635-6017 or email her at dberge@wncc.net.
For information about Y.E.S. program cultural events, four-year college campus visits, and Sidney Center Y.E.S. program workshops, contact Janet Craven, (308) 635-6121 or email jcraven@wncc.net .
For information about Scottsbluff workshops, Supplemental Grant Aid, Textbook Lending Library and Alliance Center workshops, or if you wish to serve on the Y.E.S. Student Advisory Board, contact Janet Craven, (308) 635-6121 or email jcraven@wncc.net .
For general information about TRIO programs at WNCC, contact Ce Merrigan, Director, at 308-635-6091 or email merrigan@wncc.net.
For current Y.E.S. students who have a change in address or telephone number, please immediately contact Judy Chandler, secretary, chandler@wncc.net.
Application Procedures:
WNCC students must fill out a current year Y.E.S. program application to see if they qualify for services.
Applications may be obtained from any Y.E.S. staff member at WNCC. Our offices are located in the Williams Building on the Scottsbluff campus.
We also have outreach services to students at the Alliance and Sidney centers. Students may request assistance in filling out the form.
The application will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Students will be notified of their admission to the program.
Student Support Services Y.E.S. program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education at $320,320
