State fair community college trio SSS program

State Fair Community College has received a $305,615 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 grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Sedalia, Missouri.

The SSS Program services delivered through this award focus on increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating successful transitions from two-year to four-year institutions. The one-year project period reflects the annual continuation structure typical of SSS grants, with funding supporting wraparound student services that address barriers to completion and promote overall academic success for vulnerable student populations served by State Fair Community College.