Kishwaukee college trio SSS

Kishwaukee College, registered as Illinois Community College District 523, received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award supports comprehensive academic and support services targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the college's Malta, Illinois campus.

Under this grant, Kishwaukee College delivers targeted educational support services designed to increase student retention, improve graduation rates, and facilitate successful transfer to four-year institutions. Key service components include academic advising, financial literacy initiatives, and student success programming that addresses the diverse needs of disadvantaged student populations. These services enhance postsecondary educational outcomes by strengthening academic potential and supporting overall student success within the college's programs.