Hartnell community college district's student support services/trio project

Hartnell Community College District received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period 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 enrolled at the institution's Salinas, California campus.

The Student Support Services program supports student success through targeted interventions that increase retention and graduation rates, improve academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitate student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution with demonstrated expertise in serving underserved populations, Hartnell Community College District will leverage this grant funding to deliver supportive services that enhance students' potential for successfully completing their postsecondary education programs and advancing their educational pathways.