Student Resources
- Registration information
Please make sure you keep yourself up to date on all the important dates of our Academic calendar e.g. early registration dates. Information is available in the link below:
https://gc.edu/admissions/academic-calendar.php - Advising
If you need to speak with your advisor please click the button below to make an appointment with your advisor or you can email: advising@gc.edu
Make an Advising Appointment - Tutoring
If you need tutoring or more information about tutoring, visit the Tutoring Center page or email: gctutoring@gc.edu - Testing
For more information about Testing, visit the Testing Center or email: gctesting@gc.edu - Financial Aid
If you have financial aid question or you need to reach out to them, please follow the link below or you can email: finaid@gc.edu
https://gc.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-information.php - Scholarships are available for financial assistance which include the "Whitecaps Emergency Fund"
- Admissions
If you have Admission question please see the link below or you can email: admissions@gc.edu
https://gc.edu/admissions/index.php - Student Activities
If you are interested in getting involved into student activities please email activities@gc.edu
Galveston County Resource Guide
Resource and Crisis Center Hotline
Shelter, Legal Advocacy, Counseling, Resource Distribution
409-765-7233 OR 1-888-919-7233
$25 Medical Visits, Dental, Medication Assistance, Food Assistance
409-763-8521
Medical Care, Mental Health
409-938-2234 (Galveston) OR 281-309-0255 (Texas City)
Greater Coastal Community Action Council
Rent & Utilities Assistance
409-762-8418
Galveston County Community Foodbank
409-945-4232
Mental Health, Substance Abuse
1-800-643-0967
National Alliance on Mental Illness
281-585-3100
Food and Housing Assistance
409-948-4211
Mental Health, Victim Services, Parent Education
Breaking the cycle of incarceration by funding essential programs.
Balancing parenting and attending school poses a significant challenge, both roles demand a substantial time commitment and can feel overwhelming. Many parents pursuing a college education find themselves navigating a complex web of responsibilities, including parenting, academic pursuits, employment, and family obligations.
Despite the difficulties, it's encouraging to note that numerous parents successfully graduate from college each year, equipped with the necessary resources to enhance their children's lives. Achieving this often involves adhering to 7 valuable tips designed for parents in college.
The resource list below is designed to help you find the tools you need to succeed:
- Registration information: Please make sure you keep yourself up to date on all the important dates of our Academic
calendar e.g. early registration dates. Information is available in the link below:
https://gc.edu/admissions/academic-calendar.php - Advising: If you need to speak with your advisor please click the button below to make an appointment
with your advisor or you can email: advising@gc.edu
Make an Advising Appointment
- Tutoring: If you need tutoring or more information about tutoring, visit the Tutoring Center
page or email: gctutoring@gc.edu
- Testing:For more information about Testing, visit the Testing Center page or email gctesting@gc.edu
- Financial Aid: If you have financial aid question or you need to reach out to them, please follow
the link below or you can email: finaid@gc.edu
https://gc.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-information.php - Admissions: If you have Admission question please see the link below or you can email them at
admissions@gc.edu
https://gc.edu/admissions/index.php - Student Activities: If you are interested in getting involved into student activities please email activities@gc.edu
- Family Service Center - Strengthening Families Supporting Communities
- Child Welfare Information Gateway: Site provides resources on child abuse prevention, protecting children from risk of abuse and strengthening families.
- National Fatherhood Initiative Helpful information for fathers to gain fathers' rights and opportunities to parent
their children.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) programs
Beacon of Hope Center – Family assistance - Galveston Island Family Crisis Center
- Need Help Paying Bills?- Get assistance with paying for your bills
- Pregnancy Help Center
- Coastal Health and Wellness
- Health Concepts
- Tips for Parents
Need more support? Your liason officer is Deon Botha.
Questions? Contact Us.
Counseling and Advising
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
advising@gc.edu
409-944-1220
409-944-1500