Miles college trio student support services II

Miles College, Inc. received a $544,727 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. This award funds on-campus supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program delivers comprehensive student support services such as tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and financial literacy workshops to help students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and facilitate transfer from two-year to four-year institutions.

The Miles College SSS program operates as part of a federally funded initiative serving an estimated 100-300 students annually at the institution's Fairfield, Alabama campus. Services are designed to foster an inclusive institutional climate supporting the success of students from historically underrepresented populations, including limited English proficient students, students with disabilities, and other disconnected student populations. As a five-year grant program, this award represents the first-year funding obligation, with continuation awards subject to annual review based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.