Student support services

Johnston Community College received a $286,109 Project Grant award from the 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. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Smithfield, NC.

The funded program delivers integrated student support services aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates while facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Key service components include academic advising, financial literacy education, and personalized support to help students maximize their academic potential and successfully complete their postsecondary programs. These services align with the TRIO SSS Program's objective of improving postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for underserved student populations, with continuation funding available annually pending demonstrated progress toward project objectives.