Carl Albert State College (CASC) is proud to announce that once again, the institution has been awarded another Student Support Services grant in the amount of $2.5 million, with a budget of $503,875 per year. The SSS grant is made possible through the federal Department of Education. Student Support Services is a specialized program serving first generation, low income, or disabled students, and operates under the TRIO program. The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.