Spartanburg community college (SCC) trio student support services program

Spartanburg Community College received a $342,398 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, to operate the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The program provides comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities, to enhance their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs and increasing transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions.

Under this award, SCC delivers core support services designed to improve student retention, graduation rates, academic performance, and financial literacy. The program targets underrepresented and low-income student populations at the Spartanburg, South Carolina campus, consistent with the federal TRIO SSS Program's mission to expand postsecondary education access and completion for disadvantaged students. The award represents a one-year project period within the authorized five-year grant cycle, with continuation subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and availability of federal funds.