Paine college student support services

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Paine College a $233,400 Project Grant on September 25, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) to support disadvantaged college students through the completion of their postsecondary education programs. The award, which extends through September 24, 2026, funds on-campus services including academic tutoring, advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops designed to enhance student retention and graduation rates. The program specifically targets low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities attending Paine College in Augusta, Georgia.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates as a five-year grant initiative with annual continuation awards contingent upon demonstrated progress and fund availability. Paine College's award supports the delivery of comprehensive supportive services to an anticipated cohort of students, fostering institutional climate improvements for historically underrepresented student populations while enhancing financial literacy and facilitating transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. This funding aligns with Paine College's institutional mission as an HBCU to advance educational opportunities for underserved student populations.