RLC trio SSS

Rend Lake College received a $330,718 Project Grant 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 award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Through this funding, Rend Lake College delivers targeted student support services to increase retention rates, improve graduation outcomes, facilitate successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and enhance students' academic potential and financial literacy.

As a public community college serving the southern Illinois region, Rend Lake College utilizes SSS funding to provide direct supportive services to enrolled students while working under the oversight of its parent organization, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). The program's focus on improving educational access and completion aligns with Rend Lake College's broader institutional mission of supporting student success and workforce development in the region.