Student support services

Bellingham Technical 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) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The SSS Program is designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Through this award, Bellingham Technical College will deliver comprehensive supportive services to eligible students to increase retention and graduation rates, improve academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitate successful completion of postsecondary education programs.

The college's SSS Program will provide targeted support services to enhance student success and educational achievement among underserved populations at its Bellingham, Washington campus. These services align with the broader federal TRIO Program objectives to increase postsecondary access and completion for disadvantaged students and to facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The annual award amount is consistent with typical SSS Program grant allocations and reflects the college's continued commitment to supporting diverse student populations through federal grant funding.