Stark state college's trio student support services program

Stark State College of Technology received a $286,109 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This award supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the North Canton, Ohio institution.

The program delivers targeted services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Key services include academic support, financial literacy education, and student success programming that enhance academic potential and overall educational attainment. As a comprehensive community college, Stark State College utilizes this funding to support its diverse student population and address regional workforce development needs through enhanced educational access and completion outcomes.