Racc's student support services program for eligible students

Reading Area Community College (RACC) received a $411,115 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic outcomes and increase retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at RACC's Reading, Pennsylvania campus.

The SSS Program services provided through this award focus on increasing student potential for successful completion of postsecondary education programs and facilitating transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, RACC will deliver targeted academic support, financial literacy education, and other student success services to eligible populations, leveraging the college's established commitment to serving underrepresented and disadvantaged student populations within its community.