WC trio SSS

Weatherford College received a $306,511 Project Grant from the U.S. 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. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

Under this one-year funding cycle, the college will deliver academic support, financial literacy services, and student success programming that aim to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The SSS program provides wraparound support services to help students maximize their academic potential and successfully complete their postsecondary education programs. These services are integral to the college's broader commitment to educational equity and access for underrepresented student populations in the North Texas region, complementing its existing Upward Bound and Talent Search initiatives.