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April 26, 2005

Student Support at Oakton Gets $1 Million Grant

Oakton Community College has received more than $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education, to fund the College's Student Support Services program (SSS TRiO) for four years.

The $1,150,000 grant will provide comprehensive educational support to low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities. Oakton's SSS TRiO program provides tutoring, mentoring, academic and career advising, computer and calculator loans, and transfer assistance services to help students reach their educational goals.

For more information, contact Alison May, coordinator of student support services, at 847-635-1420.



Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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