Indian river state college student support services

Indian River State College received a $348,515 Project Grant from the 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 students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the institution's Fort Pierce, Florida campus.

The grant supports services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving academic performance and financial literacy. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Indian River State College will deliver TRIO Student Support Services that enhance the educational potential and overall success of disadvantaged populations within its student body. The program operates on an annual basis with potential for continuation awards subject to satisfactory performance and meeting established project objectives.