Gateway technical college student support services for students with disabilities

Gateway Technical College received a $272,364 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042). The grant supports comprehensive student support services specifically designed for students with disabilities at the college's Kenosha, Wisconsin campus. The program delivers wraparound services intended to enhance academic outcomes and student success for this targeted population.

Under the TRIO Student Support Services Program framework, Gateway Technical College will provide supportive services aimed at increasing retention rates, improving academic performance, and facilitating educational progress for students with disabilities enrolled in postsecondary education programs. These services align with the federal program's core objectives of enhancing completion potential and supporting disadvantaged student populations in achieving their educational goals. The one-year grant period allows the institution to implement targeted interventions and support mechanisms that address the specific needs of students with disabilities within the technical college environment.