Spartanburg Community College Awarded $1.7 Million Federal Grant to Continue TRIO Student Support Services Program

Spartanburg Community College Awarded $1.7 Million Federal Grant to Continue TRIO Student Support Services Program

Spartanburg, S.C. –  Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. The funding, secured through the highly competitive TRIO grant competition held every five years, reaffirms SCC’s commitment to providing vital academic support and resources for its students.

“This grant underscores Spartanburg Community College’s unwavering commitment to student success, equipping our Chasers with the resources and support to overcome challenges and achieve their goals," said Dr. Michael Mikota, President of Spartanburg Community College.

The TRIO SSS program is a federally funded initiative designed to provide academic and personal support to students as they work toward achieving their educational goals. The program serves first-generation college students, Pell Grant–eligible students, and students with documented disabilities, offering them resources and guidance to stay enrolled, graduate, and pursue further education.

“It’s an honor and blessing to be able to continue serving our students with intentional resources to make sure they are successful in the classroom and when they graduate,” said Irran Duncan, Director of TRIO Programs at Spartanburg Community College.

The renewal of this grant ensures that SCC can continue offering specialized academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy education, graduate school preparation, and career readiness support to hundreds of students across the region. With this latest award, SCC strengthens its commitment to expanding educational opportunity and supporting students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and the drive to succeed.

To learn more about SCC’s TRIO programs, visit myscc.info/trio.