The Smart Start: A Grandparent's Guide to Luzerne County Community College: Episode 15

Host Nancy Kman guides you through some of the most impactful moments from the first 14 weeks of this series. This episode features expert advice and practical strategies you may have missed during a previous episode. In this retrospective episode, you’ll learn key ways to help navigate the financial, emotional, and academic changes students experience when transitioning to higher education. In This Episode: Laying the Groundwork: Holly Pilcavage, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success. Demystifying Financial Aid: Laura Kapalka, Director of Financial Aid. The Power of Staying Local: Dr. Russ Bigus, Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Two Plus Two Strategy: Maria DeLuca Dean of Early College and Educational Partnerships. An Individualized Academic Safety Net: Lori Czajkowski, Retention Specialist. Wraparound Student Support: Melissa Wassell, Director of the LCCC Center for Student Support and Intervention.