Seminole state college of florida (SSC)smartpath: pathways to successful completion

Seminole State College of Florida received a $272,364 Project Grant award dated September 25, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042). The award supports the "SMARTPATH: Pathways to Successful Completion" initiative, which delivers comprehensive support services to disadvantaged college students through September 24, 2026. The program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and student workshops designed to increase retention and graduation rates for low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities at the Sanford, Florida campus.

The SMARTPATH project aligns with the broader TRIO Student Support Services program mandate to enhance postsecondary completion rates and facilitate student transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. The initiative specifically targets underserved and disadvantaged student populations, including limited English proficient students, historically underrepresented groups, and other disconnected students. As a five-year grant program with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress, this award represents Seminole State College's sustained commitment to federally-funded educational initiatives supporting student success and institutional capacity building.