CT State Gateway's Family Economic Security Program (FESP) is a grant-funded program that provides students with academic, career, financial and personal support.
The goal of FESP is to offer wrap-around services to support students through certificate and/or degree completion.
Program Benefits
- One-on-one coaching (financial, academic and career)
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Professional development workshops
- On-campus family events
- Early course registration
- Scholarships
- Networking skills
Participation Requirements
- Must be registered at CT State Gateway for upcoming semester
- Completed at least 9 credits AND have at least two semesters remaining
- Have a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Be currently employed full-time or part-time
Participant Responsibilities
- Attend an orientation your first semester of acceptance
- Meet with your achievement coach three times per semester
- Participate in one professional development workshop every semester
Maintaining FESP
- Successfully complete your semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Fulfill your obligation to meet with your coach three times per semester
- Attend 1 professional development workshop every semester
- Be registered for the following semester
* See participation agreement for more information.
Contact Us for More Information
Melissa Lopez
Phone: 203-285-2338
Email: melissa.lopez@ctstate.edu
Melsida Mardiyan
Phone: 203-285-2337
Email: melsida.mardiyan@ctstate.edu
We Thank the Following Funders for Their Support of FESP
Wells Fargo Foundation
Gateway Community College
Gateway Community College Foundation
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Carolyn Foundation
KeyBank Foundation
Andrew Sorbo