Contact Gina Bridges, Director, STAR Center, at 864-250-8329 or (gina.bridges@gvltec.edu).
The STAR Center is a resource for students in need. The Center houses the Caring Corner food pantry, which provides shelf-stable food items, meats, and hygiene products. A brief application is required. The frequency of student shopping is every two weeks.
The STAR Center maintains an Emergency Financial Assistance program. Any currently enrolled student pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate may be eligible. Students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources, including loans through the Office of Financial Aid. This funding is not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid and does not have to be repaid. Program guidelines are available at: https://www.gvltec.edu/student_resources/student_support/transitions/index.html.