Trio SSS project at hennepin technical college provided opportunities for academic development, student assistance/advising , and motivation for students to successfully complete post secondary degree

Hennepin Technical 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) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance academic outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the college.

Under this grant, Hennepin Technical College delivers targeted academic development services, student assistance and advising, and motivational programming to increase student retention, graduation rates, and successful completion of postsecondary degree programs. These supportive services aim to strengthen the academic potential of enrolled students and facilitate their progression through their chosen educational pathways, consistent with the SSS Program's mandate to increase postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for disadvantaged populations.