Trio SSS at caldwell community college and technical institute

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute received a $359,465 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) for the period September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The SSS program services delivered through this award focus on increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic success potential, enhancing financial literacy, and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. These supportive services are provided at the Caldwell Campus location in Hudson, North Carolina, serving the educational needs of the Appalachian region. The grant aligns with the institution's broader mission to strengthen educational attainment and economic opportunities for over 16,000 students across Caldwell and Watauga counties, complementing existing federal initiatives such as Appalachian Regional Commission funding and GEAR UP partnerships.