JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded grants through the Student Support Services Program to the following:
| RECIPIENT | AMOUNT | CONTACT |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $338,971 | Janice Jarvis(601) 446-1114 |
| Holmes Community College | $337,287 | Linda A. Jones(662) 472-9002 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $305,957 | Martha Smith(662) 254-3473 |
| Jackson State University | $261,888 | Mitchell M. Shears(601) 979-5837 |
| Jackson State University | $261,888 | Mitchell M. Shears(601) 979-5837 |
| Hinds Community College | $329,897 | Tara Johnson(601) 885-7045 |
| Alcorn State University | $392,322 | Mary Coleman(601) 877-6221 |
The funds will be used to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education.
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