Mwcc SSS disability

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) 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), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, with a specific focus on serving students with disabilities at MWCC's Gardner, Massachusetts campus.

Under this grant, MWCC will deliver supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential, and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The program provides targeted assistance to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities through services including academic advising, financial literacy instruction, and other support mechanisms designed to strengthen student success in higher education. The one-year project period aligns with standard TRIO SSS funding cycles, with potential for continuation awards based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and available funding.