SCC, SMART Receive Grant

A two-year partnership between Shawnee Community College and Southern Most Area Rural Transportation will continue with the help of a federal grant in the amount of $238,000. SMART has matched the federal grant to make $476,000 total. The purpose of this grant is to provide low-cost public transportation to community members seeking education and training. "This is an excellent opportunity for the students of SCC to access transportation to the main campus as well as college extension centers at a very affordable price," SCC President Dr. Larry Choate said.

SCC students will be able to call 24 hours in advance and have a ride to class. Due to the collaboration, student prices will be reduced to a $2 per day or $10 per week pass of unlimited rides to SCC campuses. Students can also purchase $40 per month or $120 per semester passes. These passes will be for sale through the SCC Bookstore and can be charged to student's Pell accounts. Bus passes are not transferable.

For more information, contact Leslie Cornelious-Weldon at 618-634-3337.

Shown in photo (L to R): Tim Bellamey, Vice President of Instructional Services; Dr. Larry Choate, SCC President; Leslie Cornelious-Weldon, Educational Opportunity Specialist; Karrie Sims, SMART Executive Director; Dr. Richard Massie, Vice President of Administrative and Student Services.