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Mount Wachusett Community College 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), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the Gardner, Massachusetts campus.

The funded initiative delivers targeted academic and student success services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services provided through this TRIO SSS Program grant include academic advising, financial literacy education, and holistic student support designed to improve academic potential and overall completion of postsecondary education programs. As a public community college serving the North Central Massachusetts region, Mount Wachusett Community College leverages this federal funding to support diverse student populations and strengthen educational access and affordability for disadvantaged populations within its service area.