A program of SSS to increase coll. Retent., grad., and tran. Rates of low-income students, 1ST generation and physically/learning disabled students by by providing tutoring, advis./COU, FIN. Literacy

Roanoke-Chowan Community College received a $369,237 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 program delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance college retention, graduation, and transfer rates for low-income students, first-generation students, and students with physical and learning disabilities. Key services provided include tutoring, academic advising and counseling, and financial literacy instruction to help disadvantaged students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and transition from two-year to four-year institutions.

The SSS Program represents a federally-funded initiative administered by the Office of Postsecondary Education that equips community colleges and universities with resources to address barriers to student success. Through this award, Roanoke-Chowan Community College continues its participation in the national TRIO network, serving a vulnerable student population that historically faces challenges in college completion. The one-year project period aligns with standard SSS grant cycles, with continuation awards available on an annual basis subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.