Phillips community college of the university of arkansas student support services

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received a $389,593 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The college will deliver comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. These services focus on increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating transfer opportunities from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving academic potential and financial literacy among enrolled participants.

As a minority-serving institution, Phillips Community College will leverage this funding to strengthen academic access and success for its target student populations in Helena, Arkansas. The SSS program emphasizes supportive interventions aimed at helping disadvantaged college students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs, with continuation awards subject to annual approval based on demonstrated progress toward project objectives and compliance with grant conditions.