Eastern florida state college trio student support services

Eastern Florida State College received a $352,528 Project Grant 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. The award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, specifically low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's Cocoa, Florida campus.

The TRIO Student Support Services program delivers targeted academic and financial support to improve student retention, graduation rates, and transfer success from two-year to four-year institutions. Eastern Florida State College's award supports the provision of academic advising, financial literacy education, and other student success services that directly increase the likelihood of program completion for eligible participants. As a standard Project Grant under this federal initiative, the award represents a one-year funding commitment subject to continuation based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and continued availability of federal funds.