First Commerce Credit Union Donates $5,000 for Student Scholarships
Thomasville, GA (08/01/2024) — First Commerce Credit Union (FCCU) recently donated $5,000 for scholarships at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC). For nearly 85 years, FCCU has worked to empower generations of people to enhance their financial well-being. By offering best-in-class financial products and services, free financial education and scholarship programs, FCCU helps to transform the communities they serve.
This gift of $5,000 will serve SRTC students in two ways. A total of $2,500 will go towards the FCCU Scholarship established in 2023 to benefit students who live in FCCU's service area, which includes Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Decatur, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Mitchell, Thomas, Tift, and Worth counties. Students majoring in SRTC's School of Business, School of Industrial Technology, and School of Professional Services programs, and who also meet the residency requirement are eligible to apply for a $250 scholarship. Four $250 scholarships will be awarded for the fall and spring semesters, and two $250 scholarships will be awarded for the summer semester.
The remaining $2,500 will go towards assisting students who are working to achieve their High School Equivalency at SRTC. In FY24, the SRTC Foundation awarded over $20,000 to students to help cover the cost of the GED test. The GED test consists of four sections, each costing $46. It is through community partners such as FCCU that the SRTC Foundation is able to assist these students and in turn, strengthen the workforce in the communities we serve.
"We are proud to partner with Southern Regional Technical College to help support students in our area who want to advance their education in order to pursue a successful career," said First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison. "The SRTC scholarship program is a wonderful way for First Commerce to empower generations of local students to create a path toward long-term financial well-being."
The SRTC Foundation will manage the scholarship, which is available for the 2024 fall semester. The Foundation's first priority is to provide support that enhances student learning. SRTC's Director of Institutional Advancement Christina Reneau said, "We are truly grateful to First Commerce Credit Union for their $5,000 donation to student scholarships at Southern Regional Technical College. Their support shows a strong commitment to education and community growth. With this contribution, we're helping students overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic goals. Thank you, First Commerce Credit Union, for making a meaningful difference in our students' lives. We look forward to a continued partnership."
SRTC offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get graduates quickly into a desired career, and 28 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205 - 3449.
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Pictured (from left to right): Christina Reneau, SRTC Director of Institutional Advancement; Jim Glass, SRTC President; Barbara Anderson, FCCU Market Executive; Tiffany McCall, FCCU Financial Center Manager; and Jason Perry, FCCU Market Executive