Southeastern community college student support services program

Award: Southeastern Community College Student Support Services Program

Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education

Federal Program: TRIO Student Support Services (CFDA 84.042)

Award Amount: $396,223

Award Period: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026

Southeastern Community College received a Project Grant of $396,223 to implement the TRIO Student Support Services Program at its West Burlington, Iowa campus. The program delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Key services include academic advising, financial literacy education, and transfer support to facilitate student progression from two-year to four-year institutions. The program targets disadvantaged student populations to increase their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs and improving overall student success outcomes.

The Student Support Services Program, administered by the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, operates on a five-year grant cycle with annual continuation awards contingent upon evidence of progress toward project objectives and availability of federal funds. As a public educational institution, Southeastern Community College demonstrates a demonstrated commitment to supporting underserved student populations through this federally funded initiative, contributing to broader national efforts to enhance postsecondary access and completion for disadvantaged students.