University of arkansas pulaski technical college trio student support services

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College received a $286,109 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Under this grant, Pulaski Technical College will deliver services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate successful completion of postsecondary education programs, and promote transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The TRIO Student Support Services Program provides participating institutions with resources to offer academic advising, financial literacy instruction, and other support mechanisms that strengthen student success and educational potential. As a standard Project Grant under this federal program, the award is structured for a one-year performance period with the possibility of continuation funding subject to satisfactory progress and compliance with grant conditions.