Federal Grant Award Summary

Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. The TRIO SSS program provides comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and disabled students, to enhance their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs and increasing transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions.

Under this award, NWTC delivers targeted academic and support services designed to improve student retention, graduation, and transfer outcomes. These services encompass tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops tailored to address the needs of disadvantaged student populations. The grant supports NWTC's commitment to workforce development and regional economic competitiveness by removing barriers to educational success for underrepresented and vulnerable student populations, with particular emphasis on serving limited English proficient students, students from historically underrepresented groups, and students experiencing homelessness or foster care involvement.