To operate an SSS-regular program

Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) received a $284,239 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), awarded on September 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for August 31, 2026. This award funds OCCC's SSS-Regular program, which provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic outcomes and increase persistence and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The SSS program delivers targeted interventions to improve student retention, academic performance, and successful completion of postsecondary education programs. Services typically include academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and transfer support to facilitate student progression from two-year to four-year institutions. OCCC's one-year grant aligns with the federal program's commitment to expanding postsecondary education access and affordability for underrepresented student populations, contributing to the institution's broader mission of educational access and student success in Oklahoma City.