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Spartanburg Community College has secured a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance its TRIO Student Support Services program. This funding will significantly improve academic and personal support for first-generation college students, Pell Grant-eligible students, and students with disabilities. The TRIO SSS program aims to guide students from enrollment through graduation, providing resources like tutoring, counseling, and career readiness support. The renewal of this grant showcases SCC’s commitment to empowering underrepresented students and enhancing their educational success.
Spartanburg, SC – Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been awarded a significant grant of $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at enhancing its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. This grant is expected to bolster the college’s efforts in providing essential academic and personal support to its diverse student population, particularly benefiting those who are first-generation college students, Pell Grant-eligible students, and students with disabilities.
The TRIO SSS program is designed to guide students through their educational journey, focusing on supporting them from enrollment until they graduate and move on to further educational opportunities. The funding, secured through a competitive grant process that takes place every five years, enables SCC to maintain and expand a variety of support services critical for student success.
Among the services that will continue thanks to this grant are:
- Tutoring
- Personal counseling
- Career readiness support
- Financial literacy education
- Graduate school preparation
- Specialized academic advising
The leadership at SCC has emphasized their ongoing commitment to ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically and in their future careers. The TRIO programs, particularly focused on supporting underrepresented groups, are invaluable in leveling the playing field in higher education.
Irran Duncan, the director of TRIO programs at SCC, has expressed gratitude for the renewed funding, noting that it provides an important opportunity to offer substantial resources that facilitate student success both during their studies and after graduation. This initiative is part of SCC’s broader mission to empower students and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Background context shows that TRIO programs have been around for decades and are federally funded initiatives designed to help disadvantaged students overcome barriers to higher education. The SSS program, specifically, targets students who may lack the familial or financial resources often necessary to pursue a college degree. By offering an array of supportive services, the program aims to improve student retention and graduation rates, thereby contributing to a more educated workforce.
The grant awarded to SCC is not only a testament to the college’s ongoing efforts to improve educational outcomes for its students but also highlights the importance of federal support in higher education. Grant funding will allow SCC to continue evolving its programs to meet the changing needs of students in today’s educational landscape.
For those interested in more information about the TRIO program at Spartanburg Community College, further details can be found on the college’s official website at sccsc.edu/students/success-programs/trio.
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