TRIO Student Support Services Program Award Summary

Big Bend Community College received a $335,053 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2028. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The College will deliver on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to increase student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

The award supports Big Bend Community College's existing capacity to serve an estimated 100-300 students annually through targeted SSS programming. This funding continues the College's demonstrated track record in providing educational access and student support services, consistent with prior Department of Education grants exceeding $1 million for TRIO Student Support Services initiatives. The five-year grant program operates subject to annual continuation awards based on fund availability and documented progress toward program objectives.