2024-2029 department of education - laredo college student support services (SSS) - trio grant program

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Laredo College $321,821 under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, with completion anticipated by August 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at Laredo College in Laredo, Texas. The program delivers targeted academic support, financial literacy instruction, and student success initiatives aimed at improving postsecondary educational outcomes and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Laredo College utilizes SSS grant funding to provide specialized support services that address the unique needs of disadvantaged student populations. The award supports the college's broader portfolio of federal educational initiatives, complementing its existing TRIO programs and community-focused educational services. The five-year grant period allows for sustained program implementation with continuation awards based on annual performance, subject to funding availability and demonstrated progress toward program objectives.