Trio student support services program continuation at hocking college

Hocking College received a $348,515 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). This continuation award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improve academic potential and financial literacy outcomes.

As a continuation award under the five-year TRIO Student Support Services grant cycle, Hocking College's program operates from its campus in Nelsonville, Ohio, and provides integrated student support services to address barriers to degree completion. The annual funding supports the delivery of these services through the institution's existing infrastructure, with continuation status contingent upon demonstrated progress toward program objectives and compliance with grant conditions. This award reflects Hocking College's ongoing commitment to supporting student success and workforce development for its regional student population.