Palm beach state college student support services regular project will serve 175 students

Palm Beach State College received a $306,514 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), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award funds a Student Support Services Regular Project designed to serve 175 students through comprehensive supportive services aimed at enhancing student retention, graduation rates, and academic success.

The TRIO SSS program provides targeted assistance to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities to increase their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. Through this award, Palm Beach State College will deliver services that strengthen academic performance, improve financial literacy, and support overall student success among disadvantaged student populations at the college's Palm Springs, Florida campus.