University of arkansas community college at hope-texarkana student support services

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope received a Project Grant award of $348,515 from the U.S. 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. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

Under this grant, the institution delivers supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The SSS program provides services that enhance academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success, thereby enabling disadvantaged students to successfully complete their postsecondary education programs. These services address the educational barriers faced by underserved populations and contribute to improved educational accessibility and completion outcomes at the community college level.