Palo alto college SSS project

Palo Alto College SSS Project Summary

Palo Alto College (operating under Alamo Community College District) received a $272,364 Project Grant award 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 grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The SSS Program services delivered through this award focus on increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Palo Alto College will provide targeted interventions including academic advising, financial literacy education, and student success coaching to improve academic potential and overall college completion rates. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving the South Texas region, the college will leverage these services to support underrepresented student populations and advance educational access and opportunity within its community.