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, supplies, and loaner laptops)
- Email specpops@savannahtech.edu for assistance
- Borrowed materials must be returned at the end of each term.
- 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)
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.
Student preparing for a nontraditional career field according to gender
Examples: Male nurse; Female welder
Single Parent including single pregnant women
Out-of-Workforce
Individual who is out of the workforce (unemployed) due to layoffs, relocation of the company, or downsizing
English Learners
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; described in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a);
Armed Forces/Active Duty Dependent
Student with a parent who – (i) is a member of the armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101 (a)(4) of title 10, United States Code); and (ii) is on active duty (as such term is defined in section 101(d)(1) of such title
Contact
Special Populations & Disability Services Coordinator
E-mail: specpops@savannahtech.edu
Phone: (912) 443-5717