Technical college of the lowcountry student support services program

Technical College of the Lowcountry received a $348,537 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), awarded on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2026. This program provides comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities, to enhance their academic potential and success in postsecondary education programs.

The funded services under this award are designed to increase student retention and graduation rates, improve financial literacy, and facilitate student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Technical College of the Lowcountry will deliver these support services to its student population in Beaufort, South Carolina, aligning with the institution's established commitment to serving disadvantaged populations and enhancing overall student success and career readiness through evidence-based interventions and academic support initiatives.