Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Fort Valley State University a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $1.3 million to improve college retention and graduation rates among underserved, first-generation students and students with disabilities. This award marks the continuation of 15 years of TRIO SSS services on our campus. Since 2010, the program has served more than 500 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
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