Palm beach state college student support services veterans project

Palm Beach State College received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The Palm Beach State College Student Support Services Veterans Project provides comprehensive supportive services specifically designed for veteran students to enhance their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs. As a minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution, the college leverages this funding to address the unique academic, financial, and personal support needs of its veteran student population, thereby increasing student retention, graduation rates, and overall academic success.

The program aligns with the broader TRIO SSS initiative's mission to serve disadvantaged students, including low-income and first-generation populations. Through this award, Palm Beach State College delivers targeted support services that facilitate veteran student persistence in higher education and improve their transition and success within the college environment. The one-year project period allows the institution to implement and evaluate services that strengthen veteran student outcomes while contributing to the college's commitment to comprehensive educational access and workforce development.