North hennepin community college student support services stem/health trio

North Hennepin Community 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), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The grant supports critical academic and developmental services including tutoring, academic advising, financial literacy training, and assistance with postsecondary course selection and degree planning. The program is administered by Minnesota State Colleges & Universities and aims to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The SSS program targets underserved student populations to improve their academic potential and overall success in completing higher education programs.