SNAP Training & Employment Program (STEP)
Providing Basic Needs for Students
CONTACT US
Coos Campus
Newmark Center
1988 Newmark Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7123
Curry Campus
Please call for appointment
Phone: 541-888-7123
Email
SNAP Recipients Eligible For Free Education And Career Services!
STEP (SNAP Training & Employment Program) is a free, voluntary program that can provide students and job seekers with basic needs and some financial assistance to get started on and reach their career and/or education goals. Simply put, your success is our goal!
Am I Eligible?
TANF recipients are not eligible, please contact us if your TANF benefits are ending soon!
- Must be currently receiving SNAP benefits.
- Must be interested in pursuing education, training, and/or employment opportunities.
How Can STEP Help Me?
- GED®, College Readiness & Education Planning, Academic Support
- Financial Aid & Scholarships Navigation, Tuition Assistance
- Course and Testing Fees, Supplies, Books
- Transportation Assistance
- Career Readiness, Individualized Job Search, Applications, Resume
- Interview & Work Clothing, Equipment, Tools
- Community Resources & Referrals
- And much more!
CONTACT US
Coos Campus
Newmark Center
1988 Newmark Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7123
Curry Campus
Please call for appointment
Phone: 541-888-7123
Email
How Do I Enroll In STEP At Southwestern?
- Call or Text 541-623-0399, or email us at step@socc.edu.
- Update or create new iMatch account
Participants determined eligible will schedule a time to meet with a STEP Career Coach to develop an individualized plan to fit their needs and goals.
Need Help Choosing A Career?
Use our Career Coach to find out how your interests match up with current education and career pathways!
Students shouldn’t have to compromise basic needs to afford college.
If you are struggling to make ends meet, get plugged into the resources available to you on campus and in the community. Reach out to your Community Resource and Benefits Navigator at Southwestern today: benefitsnavigator@socc.edu or call 541-888-7462.
Visit The SPOT! Located in Empire Hall, The SPOT is Southwestern’s FREE student resource for food pantry and perishable items, hygiene, and toiletry products. Please stop in or call for appointment 541-260-2887 or 541-888-7462.
If you or someone you know needs immediate food assistance visit South Coast Food Share (SCFS).
