Wilkes community college trio student support services program

Wilkes Community College received a $390,466 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), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the college's Wilkesboro, North Carolina campus.

Under this grant, Wilkes Community College will deliver supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfer pathways to four-year institutions. The program provides academic support, financial literacy assistance, and student success interventions to enhance the academic potential of disadvantaged student populations. These services are designed to strengthen completion rates within the college's postsecondary education programs and improve overall educational access and affordability for underserved populations in the Appalachian region.