Westchester community college trio scholars program

Westchester Community College received a Project Grant award of $306,514 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. This award funds the Westchester Community College TRIO Scholars Program, which provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The program delivers targeted support services to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improve overall academic potential and student success. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Westchester Community College leverages this funding to support its diverse student population through academic advising, financial literacy education, and other student success initiatives aligned with the SSS Program's core objective of enhancing educational access, affordability, and completion for disadvantaged populations.