Stem student support services

Federal Grant Award Summary

Seminole State College received a $544,727 Project Grant from the U.S. 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. The grant supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Services delivered through this award include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops tailored to increase student success and facilitate transfer from two-year to four-year institutions.

This award represents one of the most recent allocations under the TRIO Student Support Services program, which is authorized for five-year grant periods with annual continuation awards based on demonstrated progress and fund availability. Seminole State College's consistent receipt of TRIO funding demonstrates the institution's ongoing commitment to supporting student success through specialized academic and support services. The college serves as the place of performance in Seminole, Oklahoma, and is expected to deliver these services to a target population of disadvantaged students throughout the award period.