Flathead valley community college trio student support services

Flathead Valley Community College received a $400,149 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, specifically low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the college. Services delivered through this award include academic advising, financial literacy instruction, career counseling, and retention programming—all designed to increase student persistence, graduation rates, and successful transfer to four-year institutions.

The program operates on Flathead Valley Community College's campus in Kalispell, Montana, serving rural populations with limited access to higher education. As part of the broader TRIO Student Support Services Program, the college's funded initiatives align with federal objectives to enhance postsecondary access, affordability, and completion for disadvantaged students. The one-year project period is standard for this grant category, with continuation awards subject to annual approval based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.