HCC student support services

Hillsborough Community College (HCC) received a $393,366 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 Program (CFDA 84.042). The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at HCC's Tampa, Florida campus.

Under this award, HCC delivers services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. These supportive services are intended to enhance the potential for disadvantaged students to successfully complete their postsecondary education programs while expanding their opportunities for academic and career advancement. The program aligns with HCC's institutional mission of supporting underrepresented student populations through innovative educational approaches and comprehensive student success initiatives.