Barton student support services

Barton County Community College received a $382,232 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's Great Bend, Kansas campus. The SSS program aims to strengthen academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success while facilitating transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

Through this one-year award, Barton County Community College will deliver direct support services to eligible students to improve their postsecondary educational outcomes and completion rates. The grant represents part of the federal government's broader TRIO initiative, which provides approximately 90 to 180 days of grant review and processing before funding authorization. Continuation awards beyond the initial project period are available annually, subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and continued funding availability.