Oxnard college trio student support services program

Oxnard College, a division of the Ventura County Community College District, received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 1, 2025, through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This one-year grant, which extends through August 31, 2026, funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and those with disabilities.

The program delivers direct supportive services that address academic retention, completion, and transfer progression for Oxnard College's predominantly minority and low-income student population. Services typically include academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and transfer guidance to facilitate student success in completing their postsecondary education programs and advancing from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Oxnard College leverages this funding to strengthen student support infrastructure and improve educational outcomes for the diverse student communities it serves in Ventura County.