Academic, Financial, Health and Wellness Resources

Providing valuable resources to students, such as free tutoring, scholarship opportunities, emergency assistance, free and low-cost health care options, childcare assistance, and a Feed the Need comfort closet. 

Whether you're in the process of enrolling or you're taking your last semester of classes, Panola College offers a variety of resources and services to help you out.

Academic Resources

Academic Advising

Offers guidance through choosing a major, class schedules, registration, and more.

 

Career Coach

Helps with discovering in-demand careers and job opportunities related to specific programs.

 

Student Accomodations and Disability Support Services

Provides accommodations and support services to students with disabilities or special needs.

 

Tech Support

Providing students with walk-in, online, or phone support for Panola College technology.

Tech support includes help with the following Panola services: 

  • Panola Email
  • Canvas
  • CampusConnect
  • Panola wifi access
  • Office 365
  • Proctorio
  • WEPA printing
  • Other Panola services

Phone: 903-693-2004
Email: dl@panola.edu

Day Hours Location
Monday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rm #104, Gullette, Carthage
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rm #104, Gullette, Carthage
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rm #104, Gullette, Carthage
Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rm #104, Gullette, Carthage
Friday - Sunday Closed Closed

Panola College Student Login Help

Canvas Student Login

To log in to Canvas, enter your full student email address (ex: ab12345@students.panola.edu). Your password is a combination of the lowercase letters "pc" and then your 6-digit student ID number. If you need assistance please email dl@panola.edu

Student Email

To log in to your student email account, enter your full email address. Your default password is three 0s followed by your student ID number (ex: 000123456). 

If you are having trouble accessing your student email account, contact email_support@students.panola.edu

Student CampusConnect

Used to view your schedule, grades, and to view/pay your bill, you access CampusConnect by entering your 6-digit ID number. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your social security number.

 

Tutoring

Provides extra help to students online through Upswing.

Financial Resources

Child Care Assistance

Assists with the costs of daycare and after-school care

If you are currently enrolled in a career-technical program of study, you may be eligible for our Child Care Assistance Program. Our Child Care Assistance Program assists with the costs and fees of daycare or after-school care for your children. This program is designed to help eligible students pay for child care services during the period of time school is in session.

Emergency Aid Program

Assists in emergency situations so you can stay focused on School

Have you experienced an unanticipated financial emergency have you down? Are you considering dropping your classes?

Panola College has an emergency fund to help keep you on track to reach your academic and career goals. 

The Emergency Aid program is available to address emergency needs that are usually urgent, non-recurring, and involve relatively small costs.

Emergency funds are provided through Walmart gift cards. These cards can help to provide necessary funds in a wide range of scenarios including household supplies, food items, basic necessities, automotive needs, prescriptions, etc.  

Eligibility Criteria

  • Can demonstrate a non-recurring emergency need that occurred within the last 30 days
  • GPA will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Enrollment Criteria

  • Be enrolled in at least six hours when the funding is being requested
  • Summer applicants must have been enrolled in the previous spring semester or currently enrolled in a closed program (i.e., vocational nursing, OTA)

          or

  • Be attending a Workforce/CE program listed below during the semester.
    • dental assistant, phlebotomy, truck driving, CNA, EKG technician, pharmacy technician, medication aide, professional truck driving (CDL)

NOTE: Emergency Aid Funds are intended to pay for unexpected expenses. You are not eligible for emergency funds if:

  • You have received emergency aid this semester
  • Your financial emergency happened more than 30 days ago.

Fuel Assistance for Professional and Technical Students

Provides fuel assistance For Professional And Technical Students.

If you are currently enrolled in a professional and technical program of study (ex. health science programs, office professional, energy programs, cosmetology) you may be eligible for our Fuel Assistance program. Our Fuel Assistance program assists with the costs of transportation (gas) with a Walmart gas card. This program is designed to help eligible students pay for fuel expenses during the time that school is in session.

Financial Aid Office

Our Financial Aid Office can help get you all the information you need about qualifying for, applying for, and receiving financial aid. Click the link below to find step-by-step instructions to walk you through the financial aid application process, as well as other helpful information and links.

Scholarships

Assists with the costs of classes.

Panola College awards multiple scholarships every year to help students finance their education. Check out current scholarships that may be available to help you.

Health and Wellness Resources

Feed the Need - Food & Toiletries

The Feed the Need comfort closet program is for active Panola College students and employees who may be experiencing basic living insecurities. The program is funded through donations to Panola College.

Our hope is that providing this service will help Panola College students be more successful while pursuing their education.

Items may be picked up at any Panola College location. Please complete the form below to request items. After completion, you will receive a call from Residence Life staff notifying you whenever your request is ready for pickup. Students must present an active Panola College I.D. to obtain these items.

Located on the 1st floor of the Charles C. Matthews Student Center across from the Panola Cafe.

Fall and Spring Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: Closed

Summer Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Weekends: Closed


If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Residence Life Coordinator by phone, 903-693-1176, or by email, kchance@panola.edu. 

An Amazon Wish List is also available and includes items for purchase that can be delivered directly to Katy Chance, the program's manager. View the Wish List here

 

Our most needed items are:

 

Pads
Paper Towels
Shampoo (full and travel size)
Conditioner (full and travel size)
Lotion
Detergent
Canned Meat (Tuna, chicken, spam)
Tampons
Snack Crackers
Body Wash
Bottled Water
Soup
Towels
Rags
Cleaning Supplies
Cereal

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center is located in the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center on the Carthage campus and is available to all Panola College students, faculty, and staff.

The Fitness Center consists of a weight room, a yoga/aerobics/pilates room, and a full-size basketball gym with 6 goals and 2 volleyball courts. The cardio area in the weight room includes 4 elliptical machines, 4 treadmills, 5 recumbent bikes, and an ab deck.

The Fitness Center staff schedules a variety of tournaments and activities throughout the year including, basketball, volleyball, horse, frisbee golf, dodgeball, flag football, and wallyball.

Weight lifting equipment, workout DVDs, basketballs, and volleyballs are available for checkout at the front desk.

In-Person Healthcare ($10 visits for students) - Hope Community Medicine

We have partnered with Hope Community Medicine at their Carthage, Center, and Tenaha locations to offer students two $10 basic healthcare visits each semester. They offer medical and behavioral health services.

Center Medical Office

620 Tenaha St. Center, Texas 75935

Phone: 936-598-2716

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-3:00pm

Tenaha Medical Office

157 Wall St. Tenaha, Texas 75974

Phone: 936-248-4673

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00-3:00

Carthage Medical Office

820 West Panola St. Texas 75633

Phone: 903-690-8395

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00-3:00

Visit with a Doctor for Free - DialCare Physician Access

DialCare Logo

 

DialCare Physician Access is a modern, easy-to-use telemedicine solution for non-emergency illnesses and general care. You and your family have direct access to state-licensed and fully credentialed doctors, via phone or video consultations, to receive treatment and advice for common ailments, including colds, the flu, rashes, and more.

Doctors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, allowing you and your family convenient access to quality care from home, work, or on the go.

Simply follow the link you received in your email to complete your registration, download the DialCare mobile app or visit dialcare.com/verify. If you’re having problems registering, you can call DialCare for assistance at (855) 335-2255. Once registered, you can log in online at member.dialcare.com or through the mobile app to request consults or to update your medical history.


Download the DialCare app below:

Google Play - DialCare

Apple App Store - DialCare

If you have not received your membership card, please call 1-855-355-2255 to request a new one be mailed out.

Visit with a Dentist for Free - DialCare Teledentistry

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DialCare Teledentistry provides a comprehensive teledental solution. DialCare Teledentistry offers convenient, robust care through 24/7/365 virtual consultations with licensed dentists via phone or video chat for advice and diagnoses on a wide variety of oral health ailments, urgent care, dental-related questions, and second opinions. With DialCare Teledentistry, you can access the care you need on your schedule.

You can contact licensed dentists for sores, lesions, chipped and broken teeth, swollen and bleeding gums, and much more. When appropriate, a DialCare dentist will write a non-DEA controlled prescription for you to pick up at the pharmacy of your choice.

Simply follow the link you received in your email to complete your registration, download the DialCare mobile app or visit dialcare.com/verify. If you’re having problems registering, you can call DialCare for assistance at (855) 335-2255. Once registered, you can log in online at member.dialcare.com or through the mobile app to request consults or to update your medical history.


Download the DialCare app below:

Google Play - DialCare

Apple App Store - DialCare

 

If you have not received your membership card, please call 1-855-355-2255 to request a new one be mailed out.

 

Visit with a Counselor for Free - DialCare Mental Health

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DialCare Mental Wellness is a program designed to provide safe, secure and private means of seeking mental health assistance from licensed counselors via virtual or telephonic counseling sessions. DialCare Mental Wellness counselors can assist members with conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems and more. This unique program offers an app- based interface, connecting members with our counselors not only over the phone, but via video chat as well.

Simply follow the link you received in your email to complete your registration, download the DialCare mobile app or visit dialcare.com/verify. If you’re having problems registering, you can call DialCare for assistance at (855) 335-2255. Once registered, you can log in online at member.dialcare.com or through the mobile app to request consults or to update your medical history.

DialCare Mental Wellness is easy to use.

  • Members can schedule an appointment with a counselor from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
  • DialCare Mental Wellness counselors will reach out via phone or video chat upon request.
  • Counselor appointments last for 30 minutes.
  • Follow-up sessions may be scheduled for the member’s convenience.
  • Consultations are available in both English and Spanish.

What conditions can DialCare Mental Wellness counselors treat?

  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Eating Disorders
  • Addiction
  • Relationship problems
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • And more

Download the DialCare app below:

Google Play - DialCare

Apple App Store - DialCare

 

If you have not received your membership card, please call 1-855-355-2255 to request a new one be mailed out.

 

eDocAmerica (Free service)

eDocAmerica

eDocAmerica is an online health and wellness service that provides 24/7 unlimited access to board-certified physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, fitness trainers, alternative medicine doctors, and eye doctors for routine medical questions and information.  Ask what you want, when you want, and always get personal answers. 

As a member, you will also receive access to a 3D Health Encyclopedia with over 300 topics and conditions, Health Risk Assessments, and weekly health tips delivered straight to your email.

To access eDocAmerica, please visit www.eDocAmerica.com and click “Register Here.” Select Panola Colleg from the drop-down menu and follow the online instructions.

Once you have registered your account, you can download the eDocAmerica smartphone app and log in using your screen name and password.  The smartphone app is a convenient way to send in questions and get your answers.

State and Local Resources

The State of Texas and our local community offer many student resources. Review the resources below to see how your local resources can help serve you.

Texas Health and Human Services - Call 211

 Texas Health and Human Services logo

2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community.

Finding Food

Mental Health

New to the U.S.

Find Help Near You

 

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call 988

988 mental health lifeline

When you call, text, or chat 988, you will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how your problems affect you, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary.

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

 

 

Go Bus - $2 Transportation

GoBus offers public transportation services for everyone. The service will pick you up at your home or specified location and take you to the destination of your choice. GoBus offers demand response service within Panola County on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fares are $2 each one-way, and $1 each additional stop. Active military and veterans ride free.

Call 1-800-590-3371 to book your trip, or click the link below to request a trip online.

Local Job Openings

View the local Chamber of Commerce job boards for local openings.

Panola County Chamber of Commerce

Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

 

Marshall-Harrison County Health District

The Marshall-Harrison County Health District'smission is to provide quality public healthcare and health education to all City of Marshall and Harrison County citizens. They offer a variety of services and have staff members available to answer questions. They are located directly behind Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall. 

Phone: 903-938-8338

Website: www.mhchd.org