Crowder college student support services - cassville campus

Crowder College's Cassville Campus has been awarded $272,364 by 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 September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The SSS Program award supports services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving academic potential and financial literacy among participating students. As part of a broader institutional commitment to student success, Crowder College operates this SSS initiative alongside similar programs at its Nevada and Webb City campuses, collectively receiving over $816,492 in federal grant funding for the fiscal year. The services delivered through this award represent part of the college's comprehensive approach to educational support and workforce development across its Southwest Missouri campuses.