Pre-College Support

Coordinators and School Staff

PINELLAS ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (PATHe)

Classroom presentations, virtual workshops, PTA/PTSA meetings, college and career fairs, volunteering, and community events.

A 45-MINUTE SESSION

  • 30-minute presentation and activity
  • 15 minutes for questions

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE PREP
All about what you can do in middle school to start to prepare for life after high school.

9TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP
All about building good habits, rigorous courses, types of post-secondary education, and self- advocacy.

10TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP
Talking through testing, the 16 core courses, major and career exploration, and life after high school.

11TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP
How to build your resume, pathways after high school, testing, scholarships, and more.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES
Discuss social and financial benefits of a college education Pathways to college

PATHe: SPC TO USF ST. PETERSBURG CAMPUS
All about the pathway from SPC to USF St. Petersburg campus.

A LA CARTE

TELL US THE TIME AND TOPIC

PATHe Advisors are able to speak to students, families, and community organizations on the topics of your choice for a designated amount of time.

Topics include:

  • College Preparation
  • College Fit
  • College Admissions
  • College Experience
  • Financial Aid
  • Career Planning
  • Time Management
  • Study Habits
  • PATHe: SPC to USF St. Petersburg campus
  • And More!

60-MINUTE SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • 20-minute presentation
  • 20-minute facilitated discussion
  • 20-minute activity

 

  • Offerings include classroom presentations, virtual workshops, PTA/PTSA meetings, college and career fairs, community events, volunteering, and individualized meetings with students and families.
  • PATHe Advisors are able to speak to students, families, and community organizations on the topics of your choice for a designated amount of time.
  • Presentation Topics include:
    • College Preparation
    • College Admissions (not USF specific, but can request USF Admissions recruiter presentation)
    • College fit
    • College Experience
    • Financial Aid
    • Career Planning
    • Time Management
    • Study Habits
    • PATHe: SPC to USF St. Petersburg campus
    • And more!
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  • PATHe advisors are also available to meet with students and their families to discuss topics relating to college and career preparation.

Benefits of Partnering with PATHe

    • We tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each student. Our services include individualized planning sessions to help students create a roadmap for their academic and career success.

The PATHe to USF Scholarship

Requirements to Receive Funding Before Applying

The student must:

  • Be a graduate of a Pinellas County high school (within the last 2 years)
  • Be admitted into USF St Petersburg.
  • Be admitted as a freshman (including dual enrollment, early college, early admission
    admissions, and Collegiate high school) for Summer or Fall 2024
  • Be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
  • Be enrolled at USF St. Petersburg every semester with at least 75% of the classes taken at this campus