College campuses are responsible for coordinating support services to keep students on the success track. Student issues often inhibit or obstruct progress toward a degree. The impact of COVID-19 has affected student trajectory and persistence toward a college degree, and students are feeling this impact. Two surveys conducted of students at four-year universities show common issues. A strategy of collaboration between learning support centers and campus services can make significant contributions toward addressing and removing student obstacles. This article explores student struggles revealed in recent surveys. It also looks at a TRiO program and how its strategies can help to develop collaboration between campus support services and community connections to help alleviate student issues and encourage persistence to a degree.