Savannah Technical College’s Office of Special Populations coordinates support services that promote equity, enhance the educational experience, foster success, and contribute to the self-sufficiency of students who are members of special populations.
Complete the Self-Identification Disclosure Form at any time to declare your special population status. Paper forms are also available.
Services
- Resource Referrals
- Personal and academic counseling
- Workshops: academic, personal enrichment, and life skills seminars
Resources
- Self-Identification Disclosure Form
- Lending Library Form (to request assistance with books and supplies)
- Contact the Office of Special Populations and Disability Services for assistance
- Borrowed materials must be returned at the end of each term.
- Loaner Laptop Request Form
- Student Care Closet – free household, personal items, and school supplies
- Public Benefits Screening
- Overcoming barriers to employment
Who is a Special Populations Student?
Student with Disabilities
An individual with a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working (see Disabilities Services for more information)
Single Parent including single pregnant women
Displaced Homemaker
An individual who has been out of the job market for a period of time and now needs to return to work for financial reasons (separation or divorced from spouse or widowed)
Out-of-Workforce
Individual who is out of the workforce (unemployed) due to layoffs, relocation of the company, or downsizing
English Learners
Students for whom English is not their native language
Student preparing for a non-traditional career field
Examples: male nurses or female automotive technology students
Foster Care
A youth who is in, or who has aged out of, the foster care system
Homeless
An individual who is currently experiencing homelessness or unstable residence
Armed Forces/Active Duty Dependent
Includes dependents/children of a parent who is an active-duty member of the armed forces
Economically Disadvantaged
– Individuals from an economically disadvantaged family, including low-income youth or adults and/or
– Individuals who receive TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and/or
– Recipients of the Federal Pell Grant.
Contact
Special Populations & Disability Services Coordinator
E-mail: specpops@savannahtech.edu
Phone: (912) 443-5717