Long Beach City College received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 25, 2025, through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042). The award supports a comprehensive student support services initiative designed to enhance academic success and degree completion for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to increase retention and graduation rates while facilitating student transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.
The grant period extends through September 24, 2026, and represents one component of Long Beach City College's broader TRIO Student Support Services portfolio. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the college utilizes this federal funding to foster an institutional climate supporting student success among underrepresented populations and disconnected students, while also improving financial and economic literacy outcomes. The grant award falls within the typical range for SSS program awards, which generally range from approximately $233,000 to $545,000 in federal obligation.