Written by Lexx Thornton The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Voorhees University a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $1.5 million to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. This award marks the continuation of 28 years of TRIO SSS services on the campus. Since 1997, the program has served over 5,600 students, helping them stay in school, earn degrees, and build meaningful careers. Through individualized services including academic tutoring, financial aid, scholarship guidance, career exploration, personal and academic counseling, and mentoring, TRIO SSS empowers students to overcome barriers to
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