Abac project success: a trio SSS program

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 25, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042). The award, with an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2026, funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Services delivered through this program include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops intended to increase student success and facilitate transfer from two-year to four-year institutions.

The ABAC Project Success initiative leverages the institution's position as a land-grant college serving over 3,700 students, many from rural and underserved areas of Georgia. As a five-year grant program with annual continuation awards based on demonstrated progress, the SSS program aligns with ABAC's broader commitment to supporting disadvantaged and first-generation students through multiple TRIO initiatives, including Upward Bound and Higher Education Program funding. The award reflects the Department of Education's investment in institutional capacity to foster an inclusive educational climate and improve financial literacy outcomes for underrepresented student populations at the Tifton, Georgia campus.