Student support services

Arkansas Northeastern College BK received a $348,515 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 of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The college will deliver comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. These services encompass academic advising, financial literacy instruction, retention support, and transfer facilitation to help enrolled students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and increase transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions.

The award supports Arkansas Northeastern College BK's ongoing commitment to serving over 1,300 students through evidence-based TRIO programming. The institution will utilize federal funding to provide integrated academic and support services that strengthen student potential for degree completion while addressing barriers commonly faced by disadvantaged populations in higher education. As a continuation award, the grant is contingent upon the college's demonstrated progress toward project objectives and continued compliance with grant conditions.