College of the redwoods, DEL norte education center student support services

College of the Redwoods, through the Del Norte Education Center, received a Project Grant award of $367,798 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. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic success, retention, and graduation rates for disadvantaged student populations, with particular emphasis on low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled in postsecondary education programs at the institution.

Under this award, College of the Redwoods delivers integrated student support services including academic advising, financial literacy education, and social support programming to increase student persistence and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. These services address barriers to educational completion for underrepresented student populations in the Northern California coastal region, supporting the federal objective of expanding postsecondary education access and affordability for economically disadvantaged students. The funding supports a one-year project period with potential for continuation awards based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and availability of federal funds.