Student support services at clark state college

Clark State College received a $303,426 Project Grant 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. The award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's Springfield, Ohio campus.

Through this grant, Clark State College delivers targeted supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The Student Support Services program provides holistic assistance to help disadvantaged students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs, addressing barriers to completion and educational advancement. This award represents continuation funding for Clark State College's established TRIO SSS initiative, which has demonstrated effectiveness in supporting underserved student populations and advancing institutional completion objectives.