Stillman college student support services program

The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) awarded Stillman College $544,727 through the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, for a project period extending through September 24, 2026. This Project Grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance student success and retention among disadvantaged college populations, including low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

Under this award, Stillman College delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops intended to increase retention and graduation rates while fostering an institutional climate that supports underrepresented student populations. The SSS Program at Stillman typically serves between 90 and 180 students annually, with particular emphasis on supporting students from historically underrepresented groups and those facing barriers to postsecondary completion. As an HBCU, Stillman College is well-positioned to leverage this federal investment to strengthen academic outcomes and educational access for its student population.