Berkshire community college student support services program

Berkshire Community College received a $306,514 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. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the college's Pittsfield, Massachusetts campus.

The funded program delivers targeted supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from the two-year institution to four-year colleges and universities. The SSS Program provides services that enhance academic potential, improve financial literacy, and strengthen overall student success in higher education. These initiatives directly support Berkshire Community College's mission to provide accessible postsecondary education and comprehensive student support services to diverse populations in the Berkshire County region.