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Dallas College’s support programs are designed to meet the unique needs of historically underrepresented students in higher education. Dedicated, full-time staff within each area will help you recognize and apply your own strengths inside and outside of the classroom. Each program provides unique services, programs and activities to help you excel personally, professionally and academically.
Dallas College’s foster care program is designed to support students who were involved in the foster care system by providing professional guidance, educational support, and mentoring. Dedicated staff work with a campus-wide network of champions to assist students by focusing on their recruitment, retention, and success.
In addition to working one-on-one with students, the foster care program provides social activities, study groups, field trips and visits to workforce partners and four-year institutions.
Email
WeCare@DallasCollege.edu for more information.
The LGBTQ+ and Women's Empowerment Network (WEN) is open to all students. Through innovative programming and initiatives, including but not limited to educational workshops, lectures, leadership training, and resource referral, the program provides students with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve their fullest potential, while supporting their retention, engagement and growth (academically and personally).
Email
DCWEN@DallasCollege.edu. for more information.
Male Achievement Program (MAP) is an academic success and mentoring program. The program , open to all students. aims to increase the academic success, leadership abilities, professional skills and financial security of men from underserved communities through campus engagement, mentorship and academic support.
Email
DCMap@DallasCollege.edu for more information.
Military-Connected Services (MCS)staff members at Dallas College serve as advisors and advocates and meet with U.S. military-connected students face-to-face or virtually to strategize academic and career plans. MCS also helps with job placement and transferring upon degree or certificate completion.
Staff work one-on-one with students to provide academic interventions and connection to various campus resources to improve academic performance. In addition, staff provides support for all students using military-connected educational benefits, including: GI Bill®*, VA Vocational Retraining and Employment (VR&E), Texas Hazlewood Act, Military Tuition Assistance (TA), and MyCAA. Find out how to apply for and receive educational benefits.
Email
DCVeterans@DallasCollege.edu for more information.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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Rising Star Program provides qualified high school graduates with academic support services, career development and up to $5,500 to be used over a three-year period. Through Rising Star, you have the opportunity to earn an associate degree or job certification in more than 100 career and academic programs offered at all Dallas College locations.
Once accepted into the program, students must complete and pass at least 18 credit hours per academic year (Fall, Spring and Summer combined) to remain eligible.
Dallas County Promise (known as Dallas Promise) is a transformational effort between school districts, colleges, universities, workforce, and communities to reduce the financial burden on students while completing a postsecondary degree or credential. Through the Promise program, Dallas College provides tuition awards to students who meet certain eligibility requirements and graduate from specific Promise high schools. The Promise tuition award covers the gap between need-based financial aid and the cost of tuition for up to a time limit or the completion of a degree per institution. In addition to the financial award, Promise scholars have access to dedicated student support.
Foster Care Liaison for Dallas College and Campuses
Dr. Stephanie Hill
- Associate Vice Chancellor
- Student Life and Engagement