Kellogg Community College is accepting applications now for its free Kellogg Kickstart program designed to give new students a head start on college.
The program is open to anyone who has not received a C grade or better in college-level English or math and who has not taken First Year Seminar (FYS 101). A high school diploma or GED is required to participate in the program.
The Summer 2026 Kellogg Kickstart program will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 through Aug. 13, on campus at 450 North Ave. in Battle Creek.
Interested individuals can apply now via the free online application available at kellogg.edu/kickstart.
The Kellogg Kickstart program is free for students, and completing it offers many benefits. Kickstart students will:
- Complete KCC’s required First Year Seminar course, saving time and money
- Fulfill KCC’s required Academic Advising appointment
- Receive a stipend in Visa gift cards and a free meal every day of class
- Get all course materials, including textbooks, free
- Get ready for college-level English and math courses
For more information, contact KCC’s Center for Student Success at 269-660-2296 or css@kellogg.edu or visit kellogg.edu/kickstart.
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