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Alabama’s Bishop State Awarded $1.3 Million Grant

| October 24, 2020 @ 10:00 am

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By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

The U.S. Department of Education announced Bishop State Community College is the recipient of a highly competitive $1.3 million TRiO Student Support Services grant. Student Support Services (SSS) is one of eight federal TRiO programs authorized by the Higher Education Act to help college students succeed.

The grant is designed to provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with opportunities for academic development and assistance with basic academic requirements.

SSS helps students who have limited income and are first-generation or have disabilities. The grant will provide an array of comprehensive services, including academic advising, financial aid advising, career and college mentoring, and assistance with academic tutoring. These services enhance academic success and make it more likely that students will graduate with the lowest possible debt.

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