Forsyth tech community college trio student student services program

Forsyth Technical Community College received a $272,364 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) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's Winston-Salem, North Carolina campus.

The funded program delivers integrated student support services focused on increasing student retention, graduation rates, and transfer success from two-year to four-year institutions. Key services encompass academic advising, financial literacy education, and targeted interventions to strengthen student academic potential and overall success in higher education. As a community college committed to serving diverse and underserved student populations, Forsyth Technical Community College utilizes this funding to provide the infrastructure and personnel necessary to support disadvantaged students throughout their postsecondary education journey, ultimately improving their potential for successful degree completion.