Pensacola state college basic needs for postsecondary students program

Pensacola State College received a $832,390 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on December 31, 2022 to support its Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. The grant was awarded under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program to provide direct funding for activities designed to improve postsecondary instruction and expand educational opportunities through December 31, 2025. As the awardee, Pensacola State College will implement initiatives and reforms focused on meeting students' basic needs to help them persist in and complete postsecondary programs. The college, as a subordinate unit of the State of Florida, is well-positioned to address food insecurity, housing stability, and other needs that can impede student success if left unmet. This FIPSE grant aims to support Pensacola State College's efforts to remove barriers to degree attainment through innovative strategies that support students holistically.