Spring hill college trio student support services program

SPRING HILL COLLEGE TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

Spring Hill College received a Project Grant award of $544,727 from the U.S. 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. The college will deliver comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Key services provided include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops focused on financial and economic literacy. These services are intended to foster an institutional climate that supports success for students from historically underrepresented populations, limited English proficient students, and other disconnected students.

The TRIO Student Support Services Program operates on five-year grant cycles with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress. Spring Hill College's award represents one of approximately 6,321 total awards disbursed through this program since 2001, with individual awards typically ranging from $233,000 to $545,000 in federal obligations. The program is expected to serve an estimated 100-300 students annually at the institution, enhancing their potential for successful completion of postsecondary education and facilitating transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.