Opportunity for success (ofs)

“I graduated from high school at the top of my class, but just didn’t have the support system I needed to guide me in the right direction.  Fortunately, I was invited to be a part of the OFS program at QVCC.  There were students from all walks of life, but we had one thing in common – the desire to further our education.  The courses provided us with the necessary tools to succeed in a college setting, while building friendships with a core group so we wouldn’t feel alone on campus.  With the program, I reached my goal of graduating with an Associate degree in two years.  Afterward, I transferred to ECSU as a Transfer Compact student and earned my Bachelor in Arts degree in another two years.  My ultimate goal was to get a great education in four years, as inexpensively as I could, and I did it!  None of this could have happened without the support of the OFS program at QVCC.”

Racheal Renfree
QVCC ’05, ECSU ‘07

Who are our students?

■ High school graduates and GED students *
■ Alternative high school graduates *
■ Out of school youth demonstrating the ability to benefit on a    placement test *
■ Students looking to qualify for the Armed Services *

* All OFS students must demonstrate the potential to succeed in college by meeting established minimum scores on a college administered assessment.

Is OFS for me?

If you can answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may qualify:
■ Are you a first generation college student:
■ Do you need extra support to help navigate the college process?
■ Did you have experiences in high school that made it difficult to achieve your goals?
■ Do you have family pressure to be self-supporting?

How do I get more information on the OFS program?

■ Sarah Hendrick (860) 412-7225 or email shendrick@qvcc.commnet.edu
■ Bob Kozlowski (860)412-7224 or email rkozlowski@qvcc.commnet.edu