Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities attending South Plains College will find many programs and services designed to provide access to all aspects of college life. South Plains College is committed to providing equitable opportunities for success and offers assistance to students with disabilities based on their unique needs. Any student who anticipates a need for accommodations must contact the Special Services Office on either the Levelland Campus or SPC Reese Center at the time the decision is made to attend SPC. Adequate notice to make arrangements for necessary accommodations is required. Contact the Special Services Office for more information on procedures and required documentation.

Some student may be eligible for financial assistance from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), the Texas Commission for the Blind (TCB), the Texas Commission for the Deaf (TCD), and other agencies. For information contact the Special Services Office on either campus or the specific agency.

Designated parking is available for students who are permanently disabled and who have a state-issued plate or windshield card. For details, contact the Special Services Office on either campus.

Special Programs and Services

Attending College can be a great challenge for some individuals. Economic, social, cultural and personal issues can sometimes form barriers that hinder achievement of educational and career goals. The Guidance and Counseling Office and Special Services Office at the Levelland Campus and SPC Reese Center provide programs and support services to help students overcome obstacles to education. A variety of services are offered to meet the needs of qualified individuals. Available services include personal and career counseling, academic advisement, referrals for financial aid and community resources, seminars and workshops, and financial assistance with childcare, books, or transportation expenses.

Eligible students include those who are economically or academically disadvantaged, single parents, displaced homemakers, those whose career goals are considered to be non-traditional (e.g., male nursing students or female automotive students) and others facing substantial barriers to education and training. For more information on qualification requirements and application procedures, contact the Access and Career Counselor on the Levelland Campus or the Special Services Office at the SPC Reese Center.

The STAR Center

The STAR Center (Success through Academic Resources) is a federally funded program designed to help students be successful while attending South Plains College. College can be challenging and fun, yet occasionally students may find that they need help meeting the demands of college.

The STAR Center provides academic and self-enhancing assistance to program participants. Some of these services include tutoring, a dedicated computer lab, self-help workshops, and cultural activities. All services provided are free of charge.

SPC students must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to access services. Students must display an academic need and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, students must meet one of the following criteria:

Those interested in the program must complete an eligibility application. Once the application is submitted, an interview is arranged. The interview phase allows the staff to get to know the student and evaluate their interest in the program.

The STAR Center is located on the third floor of the Library Building, For more information, contact the program director at (806) 894-9611, ext. 2750 or 2751.

 

Find out more about special services in the Student Services section of our online General Catalog.

For more information for the disabled, please visit Half the Planet.

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