Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS)

The Mission of Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS) is to provide wrap-around services and holistic support to students by connecting them to key campus resources and referring them to community organizations. The goal of SOS is to help reduce food and housing insecurities, stress/mental health challenges, homelessness, and financial obstacles among our student population.

Your One-Stop-Shop™ for Resources to Help You Stay on Your Path to Success

➢  Federal & State Benefit Screener

Learn if you are eligible for benefits that help with:

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Financial
  • Housing
  • Food
  • Tax Prep

➢  Application Assistance

➢  Referral Services to Local Resources

Broward College is here to help you overcome economic barriers to continue your education and move towards sustainable economic mobility.

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SOS Intake

Discover the convenience of obtaining immediate eligibility results for up to 21 essential federal and state benefits, all within just 15 minutes.

Did you know the average student household qualifies for $16,165 in valued benefits and support? Take advantage of this opportunity today and take control of your financial well-being.

Data from FY2022 Q4

Additional Services


Please look below for all of the other programs offered by Seahawk Outreach Services.

sos@broward.edu | 954-201-4SOS (4767)

Seahawk Marketplace and Additional Resources

Seahawk Marketplace, Free Food Pantry provides food (including fresh fruits and vegetables) and hygiene items to Broward College students in need.

Broward College Lyft Ride Program

Broward College has partnered with Lyft to assist students that are experiencing transportation challenges. Eligible students can receive Lyft ride credits that will be accessible through their Lyft mobile app.

Loaner Laptop & Loaner Webcam Applications

Broward College has a limited supply of loaner laptops, and they will be issued to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Student Counseling Services

As a student, you are entitled to receive during a 12-month period:

  • six FREE sessions with a therapist
  • four FREE sessions with a psychiatrist
  • Additional sessions can be arranged as needed and/or based on a payment sliding scale

Student Success Video Workshops - StudentLingo

StudentLingo is a series of interactive on-demand video workshops, action plans, and valuable resources focused on helping students achieve their academic, personal, and career goals.

  • Learning to Learn
  • Personal Management

Financial Assistance

Attention Parenting Students

To apply for Professional Judgment/Special Considerations

Additional Community Support Programs

Housing/Rental Assistance

Key Campus Resources