Normandale community college trio student support services-regular

Normandale Community College received a $274,364 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 SSS Program provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Through this award, Normandale Community College delivers academic support, financial literacy education, and student success services to eligible students enrolled in its postsecondary programs.

The primary objectives of this award are to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and enhance overall academic potential and completion outcomes for participating students. By providing coordinated support services on its Minneapolis campus, Normandale Community College addresses barriers to postsecondary success and contributes to improving access and affordability of higher education for disadvantaged student populations.