Laurel ridge community college SSS trio program

Laurel Ridge Community College received a $306,514 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 supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

Services provided under this award include academic advising, financial literacy education, and personalized student support designed to improve academic potential and overall student success. The SSS program at Laurel Ridge Community College's Middletown, Virginia campus focuses on removing barriers to educational completion and improving access to higher education for underrepresented student populations. Continuation funding beyond the initial one-year award period is contingent upon demonstrated progress toward program objectives and the availability of federal funds, consistent with standard TRIO program parameters.