Program Benefits

As a PASS student, you will have access to the following all free of charge:

• A strong support network, which includes other incoming PASS students and alumni of the program
• A three-week summer academy with dedicated math and writing workshops led by FCC faculty with customized cohort programming and activities
• Opportunities to engage frequently with FCC faculty and staff members
• Personalized success coaching sessions with a dedicated Student Success Programs staff member
• Access to financial support, which may include a summer stipend, book scholarships, tuition assistance, emergency aid, and career program scholarships
• A one-week winter academy with workshops that focus on personal, social, academic, and career enrichment

Program Eligibility

Any incoming student or current first-year student who meets one of the following criteria is eligible to join the PASS program:

• Students who identify as a first-generation college student
• Students who identify as coming from a limited-income, racially underrepresented, or underserved background
• Students who want additional math, English, or writing support before re-taking the Accuplacer test

Registration Process

• Students must have completed an application to FCC, taken a placement test, or provided documentation/proof of exemptions before submitting a registration form
• Students must complete the PASS registration form
• Once you submit your PASS registration form, you will participate in your first one-on-one conversation with a Student Success Program staff member. These conversations will be scheduled based on your availability within two weeks of receiving your registration form.