Chipola college trio program student support services

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Chipola College a $272,364 Project Grant effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, to support the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention, graduation rates, and successful transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions, while also providing services to improve academic performance and financial literacy.

Chipola College will implement these services at its campus in Marianna, Florida, focusing on helping enrolled students develop academic skills and realize their educational potential. The one-year award period supports continuation of the college's established TRIO SSS initiative, which operates within the broader federal framework of projects receiving annual continuation awards based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and grantee compliance with award conditions. This funding reflects the college's commitment to serving a rural student population and advancing educational access and completion in the region.