This project is a regular student support services program that will serve 160 low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled students enrolled at pitt community college, a two-year college

TRIO Student Support Services Program Award Summary

Pitt Community College received a $286,109 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 college will deliver comprehensive academic and student support services to 160 low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled students enrolled at the two-year institution in Winterville, North Carolina.

The SSS Program funding supports services designed to enhance student retention, graduation rates, and transfer outcomes from two-year to four-year institutions. Through this award, Pitt Community College will provide targeted supportive services to improve academic performance, financial literacy, and overall student success for the identified disadvantaged student population. These services are intended to strengthen the postsecondary educational potential of participating students and facilitate their successful completion of their educational programs.