Santa FE college student support services-regular project (2025-2030)

Santa Fe College received a $348,515 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the college's Gainesville, Florida campus.

Under this award, Santa Fe College will deliver services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving academic performance and financial literacy. The Student Support Services program provides participating students with tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and other supportive services to maximize their potential for successfully completing their postsecondary education programs. This award represents a continuation or new grant cycle within the TRIO SSS framework, which typically provides five-year grant periods with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress and available funding.