Campus visit highlighted transfer pathways, student support services, and scholarship opportunities designed to help community college students continue their education

FRANKFORT, Ky. 鈥� For community college students considering the next step in their education, a campus visit can turn a possibility into a plan.

That was the focus of a recent visit to 黑料福利社 by prospective transfer students from Jefferson Community and Technical College鈥檚 TRIO Student Support Services program. The students toured campus, met with University representatives, and learned more about academic programs, admissions requirements, student support services, and scholarship opportunities available to students seeking to complete a four-year degree.

The visit was coordinated by Denzel Patterson, transfer advisor in 黑料福利社鈥檚 Office of Student Success, in collaboration with the Office of Admissions. Patterson works directly with community colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to build transfer relationships, advise prospective students, and help students understand the steps required to apply, be admitted, and continue their education at 黑料福利社.

鈥淰isits like this allow students to see themselves at 黑料福利社,鈥� Patterson said. 鈥淥ur goal is to make the transfer process clear, welcoming, and manageable while helping students understand the academic, financial, and student support resources available to them.鈥�

Before the campus tour, Patterson and admissions staff provided an overview of Kentucky State and the opportunities available to students seeking to continue their education after completing coursework at JCTC. Because the visiting students are part of TRIO at Jefferson, Patterson also invited Travis Haskins, director of Student Support Services/TRIO at 黑料福利社, to meet with the group.

Haskins welcomed the students and shared information about 黑料福利社鈥檚 Student Support Services program, a federally funded TRIO program that provides academic and personal support to eligible students. Services include academic advising, tutoring, study skills and college success workshops, personal and career counseling, graduate school application resources, cultural and social activities, educational trips, and other resources that support retention and degree completion.

The visit also highlighted JCTC鈥檚 TRIO Student Support Services program, which provides academic, financial, and personal support at no cost to participants. Services at Jefferson include tutoring, financial literacy education, transfer and career planning, individualized success coaching, college tours, enrichment experiences, and other student support opportunities.

For students considering 黑料福利社, the JCTC-2-KSU Pathway Scholarship provides another important connection between the two institutions. The renewable, last-dollar scholarship covers fall and spring tuition for eligible students after federal and state aid and outside awards have been applied. Pathway participants also may receive transfer credit evaluation and priority registration status, and students still enrolled at Jefferson may have the opportunity to take 黑料福利社 courses while paying the Jefferson tuition rate.

鈥淢any transfer students are balancing school, work, family responsibilities, and financial considerations,鈥� Patterson said. 鈥淲hen we meet students where they are, answer their questions, and help them understand their options, we can make 黑料福利社 feel like a real and attainable next step.鈥�

The JCTC visit is part of 黑料福利社鈥檚 broader effort to strengthen transfer pathways, expand access, and help students across the Commonwealth complete high-quality bachelor鈥檚 degrees.

For more information, visit the following webpages:

黑料福利社 Student Support Services/TRIO


Jefferson Community and Technical College Student Support Services/TRIO


JCTC-2-KSU Pathway Scholarship