Student support services, soar

Pima Community College East Campus 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 SOAR (Student Opportunities for Achievement and Retention) initiative. The award, effective from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The SOAR program delivers targeted supportive services to increase student retention, academic achievement, and successful completion of postsecondary education programs at Pima Community College East Campus. Services encompass tutoring, counseling, mentoring, and academic skill development, with additional focus on financial literacy and improving institutional climate. The initiative aims to strengthen students' potential for successful degree completion and facilitate transfer rates from the two-year institution to four-year colleges and universities.