Arkansas state university beebe heber springs campus student support services project serves those low-income, first-generation, or students with a disability who have the most academic need

Arkansas State University-Beebe received a $272,364 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The award supports comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's Beebe and Heber Springs campuses.

The funded project delivers evidence-based supportive services aimed at increasing student retention, graduation rates, and transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions. Key services provided include academic support, financial literacy education, and counseling tailored to address the needs of disadvantaged students with the greatest academic need. By providing these integrated support services, the program enhances student academic potential and overall success in completing postsecondary education programs.