Arkansas tech university - SSS teacher prep

Arkansas Tech University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the 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 institution's Russellville, Arkansas campus.

The SSS Program provides supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Through this grant, Arkansas Tech University will deliver academic advising, financial literacy education, and student success programming to enhance the academic potential and overall college completion outcomes of eligible participants. The one-year project period aligns with standard SSS Program funding cycles, with continuation awards available on an annual basis subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and continued funding availability.