Student support services (trio) program -- to increase the number of disadvantaged/low-income/first-generation college students & those w/disabilities to complete postsecondary study at pdccc

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation a Project Grant of $330,159 under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at Paul D. Camp Community College in Franklin, Virginia. The SSS Program provides targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating academic success and skill development in financial literacy and academic planning.

The funded initiative delivers direct support services to eligible students that address barriers to postsecondary completion. These services include academic counseling, tutoring, financial literacy education, and transfer preparation assistance to promote progression through degree programs and successful transitions to four-year institutions. By focusing on student support infrastructure and evidence-based interventions, the grant enables the institution to strengthen completion rates and educational accessibility for its disadvantaged student population within the one-year project period.