Northeast wisconsin technical college's (nwtc) trio student support services (SSS) project

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) received a $272,364 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) on September 25, 2025. This grant, with completion anticipated by September 24, 2026, funds supportive services designed to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The TRIO SSS program provides comprehensive support services delivered on-campus at NWTC's Howard, Wisconsin location, including academic tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops. These services are structured to increase student retention and graduation rates, improve financial and economic literacy, and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. The program targets student populations historically underrepresented in postsecondary education and aims to foster an institutional climate conducive to the success of all participating students.