Palomar college trio SSS classic FY2025-2030

Palomar College received a $368,760 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 grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in San Marcos, California.

Under this award, Palomar College will deliver student support services aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating successful transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the college will leverage these funds to provide targeted educational programming and support services that enhance student success and completion outcomes within its postsecondary education programs.