Trio project aspire

Gateway Community and Technical College received a $286,105 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) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award supports the provision of comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance the postsecondary educational outcomes and completion rates of disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The funded program delivers academic support, retention enhancement services, and student success initiatives to increase the likelihood that participating students will successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. These services align with the federal TRIO SSS Program's core objectives of improving academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success. As a component of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System, Gateway Community and Technical College leverages this funding to strengthen institutional capacity and support vulnerable student populations across its Florence, Kentucky campus.