Mid michigan college trio-SSS

Mid Michigan College received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2026. The SSS program delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance college completion and transfer outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Through this award, Mid Michigan College implements services to increase student retention and graduation rates, improve academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions for eligible participants at its Harrison, Michigan campus.

The TRIO SSS program operates as a federally-funded initiative providing direct student support services that address barriers to postsecondary success. Awards under this program are made on a project basis with annual continuation funding available, subject to institutional performance and progress toward stated objectives. Mid Michigan College's participation in the SSS program aligns with the institution's broader commitment to supporting comprehensive educational initiatives for disadvantaged populations and advancing student access and completion in higher education.