Student Success at Fayetteville State University brings together a network of support offices committed to helping students persist, thrive, and graduate in four years. Through a holistic approach, we address the academic, personal, and procedural challenges that impact student progress.
Whether you’re looking for academic support, life skills development, help navigating university processes, or pathways to graduate school—especially as a first-generation or low-income student—we’re here to support your journey.
At FSU, your success is our mission. Let us help you achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals as a proud Bronco!
Student Success Units
The Learning Center
Visit us for your academic success needs like tutoring, writing center lab, math lab, academic success coordinators, peer coaches, and supplemental instruction support, and a community of support for students with disabilities.Visit The Learning Center
TRIO SSS
Visit us for academic support services and activities that enhance academic skills to improve retention and graduation rates for first generation students, modest-income students, and/or students with disabilities.Visit TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO SSS-STEM
Visit TRIO SSS-STEM if you are a FSU student majoring in science, technology, engineering, math, or health sciences. Our program helps you to recognize and develop your academic skills and career pathway to success.Visit TRIO SSS-STEM
Retention
Visit us to improve your academic standing from probation, SAP Appeals, to withdraw from a course, withdrawal from the university, or re-enrolling at the university.Visit Retention
Second Year Experience
Visit us for academic support and personal development in your Second year (30-60 credit hours) of college courses.Visit Second Year Experience
Third & Fourth Year Experience
Visit us for academic support and personal development in your Third (60-90 credit hours) and Fourth (90 or more credit hours) year of college courses.Visit Third & Fourth Year Experience
Testing and Assessment Services
Visit the Testing and Assessment Services. We're here to support your academic and personal growth with a welcoming space for entrance exams, certifications, and more—helping you move forward every step of the way.Visit Testing and Assessment Services
College Access Programs
Visit us for your academic support and personal development as a first-generation or low-income student, or for pathways to college for middle school, and high school students.Visit College Access Programs
Student Success Initiatives
CliftonStrenghts
Visit us if you're interested in unlocking your potential and the tools to thrive as a Bronco. CliftonStrengths helps students discover their unique talents and use what they do best to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and learn how to work effectively with others.Learn About CliftonStrenghts
Tavoria FreemanAssistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success twax@uncfsu.eduErica BradfordExecutive Director of Learning Center & Testing Services ebradfor@uncfsu.eduAlvis MooreDirector of University Testing almoore@uncfsu.eduLaKeisha PaytonDirector of TRIO Student Support Services lpayton1@uncfsu.eduShawnta CummingsDirector TRIO Student Support Services-STEM smcummings@uncfsu.eduWrenn CroweLead Advisor Retention Counselor wcrowe@uncfsu.eduChristopher FosterSecond Year Experience Coordinator cfoster14@uncfsu.eduVacantLead Student Success Coordinator, Third and Fourth Year ExperienceMelody ColeExecutive Director of Office of College Access Programs mcole4@uncfsu.edu
Any currently enrolled undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher who is facing academic challenges, personal hardship, or emergency circumstances is eligible to apply.
Student must provide documentation with their application, bills, invoices, estatements, or disconnection notices must be in the students name.
Student must be registered for the Fall or Spring semester.
Evidence will be reviewed by a select group of administrators who may indicate need has been established, denied, or request additional information.
If eligible student is only allowed the maximum amount of $500 for the course of their academic career.
If eligible student is only allowed to receive funds in the Fall & Spring semesters.
The amount of funding disbursed to students will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on eligibility, and determination by administrators.
Funds will be distributed to the bank account the student designates on their application.
Referral to Financial Literacy Education may be recommended.
Hardship Examples:
Car Troubles
Phone or Internet bill issue
Water or heat/air bill
Note that any bills, invoices, statements, or disconnection notices must be in the students name.
The Broncos Helping Broncos Student Emergency Fund is an emergency aid assistance program aimed to assist students who are affected by extreme hardships or needs.
