A woman smiles while holding and pointing to a sign with the Kellogg Kickstart logo on it, on a graphic with text on it that reads, “A free head start on college! Free to join! July 7-Aug. 13, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. More info at kellogg.edu/kickstart. Enrolling for summer now!”

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KELLOGG KICKSTART

Kellogg Community College’s Kellogg Kickstart program is a FREE 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).

Our Summer 2026 Kellogg Kickstart section will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 7 through Aug. 13 on the College’s North Avenue campus in Battle Creek. A free meal will be offered to participants each class day.

Apply now by clicking the link above and completing the form. For more information, email the Center for Student Success at [email protected].

Benefits

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 and textbooks for free
  • Get ready for college-level English and math courses

 

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