CF student support services (SSS) project will serve 227 students identified as having the potential to overcome their academic deficiencies and succeed in college despite their educational barriers

The College of Central Florida received a $391,142 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. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic outcomes for 227 disadvantaged students identified as having the potential to overcome educational barriers and succeed in college. The SSS program provides targeted interventions including academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and transfer assistance to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities, with the ultimate goal of increasing student retention, graduation rates, and successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

As a state-controlled institution of higher learning located in Ocala, Florida, College of Central Florida leverages this TRIO SSS funding to strengthen postsecondary educational access and completion for vulnerable student populations. The one-year project period represents a continuation or new award under the federal TRIO Programs office framework, which evaluates grantees on demonstrated progress toward meeting established project objectives and program conditions. This grant aligns with the college's institutional mission to provide educational pathways and professional development opportunities for diverse student populations across Central Florida.