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Early College Programs

Emerging Lakehawks

Empower Your Future: Discover our Emerging Lakehawks Program

The Emerging Lakehawks Program, funded by Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC), is a non-credit certificate program designed to prepare students for college enrollment and success at LSSC. It offers free academic support, career exploration, cultural opportunities, and college admission guidance.

Services include math instruction, dual enrollment and test guidance (ACT/SAT/PERT), campus tours, financial literacy workshops, career exploration, financial aid guidance, scholarship support, and cultural activities. Sessions are available in person at LSSC campuses and virtually after school during the Fall and Spring terms. Program duration varies, with a maximum of four years based on enrollment date.

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Overview

Emerging Lakehawks is a college preparatory program funded by Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC). The program prepares students for college enrollment and success at LSSC. The program provides free and ongoing academic and career exploration, cultural opportunities, college admission, and enrollment guidance.

To apply, please visit our application page and follow the instructions provided.

Program Highlights

The Emerging Lakehawks Program offers program participants the following student support services:

  • Supplemental instruction in Math
  • Dual Enrollment / ACT/SAT/PERT guidance
  • Campus Tours at Lake-Sumter State College / College Admissions Assistance
  • Cultural and Educational Activities
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Career Exploration for College
  • Financial Aid Guidance
  • Scholarship Support
  • In-person at partnering middle and high schools, LSSC’s Leesburg, South Lake, and Sumter campuses, and virtual after-school and Saturday sessions.

To apply, please visit our application page and follow the instructions provided.

Flexible Learning Options: In-Person at LSSC’s Leesburg, South Lake, and Sumter campuses and virtual after school sessions and Saturday Sessions.

Eligibility requirements

  • Students enrolled at a high school in Lake or Sumter County school districts. 
  • Ambitious about attending Lake-Sumter State College in the summer or fall semester after high school graduation. 
  • First Generation students receive priority admission.

Program Length

Program completion varies depending on the date of enrollment. Maximum – 4 years.

Program Cost

Tuition is 100% free.

Learn More

Dr. Felicia Shelton– Director of Educational Opportunity Programs
Colleen O’Neill– Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Programs
Joanna Presy– Educational Opportunity Program Coordinator
Danielle Smith– Educational Opportunity Program Coordinator
Hailey Reid– Educational Opportunity Program Coordinator

 

EarlyCollege@lssc.edu or 352-435-6346

  1. Access the application page.
  2. Complete the application form.

High school students enrolled in a school in Lake or Sumter County who are motivated to attend Lake-Sumter State College in the fall or spring semester following high school graduation are eligible.

Participants are required to attend two Wednesday and Saturday sessions per semester to receive additional college preparedness guidance and academic support in Math.

Transportation to LSSC, meals, supplies, and other essentials are provided free of charge.

Students who maintain favorable participation earn the opportunity to join educational and cultural field trips.

Application Process

01

Review Admission Requirements

02

Talk to your counselor about your interest

03

Submit application and required documents

04

Follow instructions in acceptance letter

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