The Smart Start, The Grandparents Guide to Luzerne County Community College: Episode 1

The Smart Start: A Grandparent's Guide to LCCC Host Nancy Kman and this episode’s special guest, Holly Pilcavage, Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success, discuss how Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) helps grandchildren launch careers without overwhelming debt. In This Episode: * Financial Strategy: How LCCC’s low tuition and high financial aid rates (85% of students) combat rising college costs. * Transfer Success: The "2+2" pathway and partnerships like Misericordia University that save students thousands on four-year degrees. * Personalized Support: Benefits of small class sizes (20–25 students) and dedicated advisors from application to graduation. * Career Readiness: Quick-entry options through micro-credentials and a network of 38,000 local alumni.