Western texas college student support services

Western Texas College received a $286,109 Project Grant award from the 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 award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance academic outcomes and financial literacy for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Snyder, Texas.

The funded program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Through the SSS initiative, Western Texas College provides direct supportive services that strengthen academic potential and equip students with enhanced financial literacy skills, thereby addressing educational barriers and improving overall student success in postsecondary education. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority Institution, the college leverages this federal funding to support its commitment to educational accessibility for underrepresented and disadvantaged student populations in the western Texas region.