North hennepin community college student support services regular/trio

North Hennepin Community College received a $442,422 Project Grant award dated September 1, 2025, through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The grant period extends through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The services delivered through this grant include academic support and tutoring, counseling services, financial literacy training, and guidance with postsecondary course selection and educational planning. These supportive services are intended to increase student retention and graduation rates, improve academic potential, and facilitate successful transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. The program operates under the auspices of Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, which administers the grant to support educational access and completion for underserved student populations in the Minneapolis area.