LEE college trio student support services program

Lee College District received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at Lee College in Baytown, Texas.

The grant supports services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from the two-year institution to four-year universities. Specific support services typically include academic advising, financial literacy programming, tutoring, and career counseling—all designed to strengthen academic potential and overall student success. These services directly address the needs of Lee College's diverse student population, which comprises approximately 6,607 students with significant representation from Hispanic (47%), Caucasian/White (32%), and African-American (14%) demographics.