Chesapeake college student support services - regular

Chesapeake College received a $397,219 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance retention, graduation, and transfer rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution located in Wye Mills, Maryland.

Under this grant, Chesapeake College delivers targeted student support services that strengthen academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success in postsecondary education. The SSS Program provides disadvantaged students with the necessary resources and guidance to successfully complete their educational programs and transition from two-year to four-year institutions, aligning with the Department of Education's broader objectives to increase postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for underserved populations.