Students Thriving, Achieving and Recognizing Success (STARS)
  
STARS is a federally funded TRIO Student Support Services Title IV project designed to assist eligible students in successfully reaching their goal of graduating from college. 
 
Mission Statement 
The Neosho County Community College Student Support Services project—Students Thriving, Achieving, and Recognizing Success (STARS)—purpose is to connect students with opportunity through academic achievement and personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements
Students are eligible to participate in STARS if they are U.S. Citizens or meet the residency requirements for federal financial assistance, are planning to graduate or receive a certificate from NCCC, and are planning to transfer to a 4-year institution. Student must also meet one or more of the following criteria:

• First-generation college student (neither supporting parent has earned a Bachelor’s degree)
• Meet federal income guidelines
• Have a documented disability

Come see us or contact us for more information
STARS is located in the Center for Academic and Vocational Excellence (CAVE)

800-729-6222 or 620-431-2820
Director ...................................................................................ext. 207
Math/Science Specialist .....................................................ext. 511
English/Reading Specialist ................................................ext. 507
Transfer/Career Advisor ....................................................ext. 206
Student Support/Data Specialist ......................................ext. 519

Download Brochure pdf.

NCCC STARS Student Support Services is 100% funded through the US Department of Education at $287,962 annually.