Inver hills community college trio student support services program

Inver Hills Community College, operating as Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, Minnesota, received a $272,634 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. The SSS program provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

Under this award, Dakota County Technical College delivers targeted student support services intended to increase retention and graduation rates, improve academic performance, facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and enhance financial literacy among eligible students. The funded program supports the institution's commitment to improving student success and educational access for disadvantaged populations in the Dakota County service area, contributing to broader federal objectives of increasing postsecondary education completion and economic mobility.