Tarrant county college district south campus department of education trio student support services

Tarrant County College District's South Campus received a $348,515 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of 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. The South Campus TRIO SSS program delivers targeted supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

The TRIO SSS program at Tarrant County College District's South Campus represents one of the institution's multiple TRIO initiatives and aligns with the federal program's core objective of supporting student success in higher education. The award demonstrates the college's commitment to serving disadvantaged populations and addresses critical gaps in postsecondary completion and transfer pathways. The one-year grant cycle allows the institution to deliver focused, evidence-based interventions that enhance the educational potential of participating students during the specified project period.